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William Wilkie Collins (1824–1889) was considered the “godfather” of the detective novel. His “sensation novels” brought Collins great popularity in the Victorian era. He also focused on serious social and domestic issues. Collins published thirty novels (including The Woman in White), more than sixty short stories, and over a dozen plays, in addition to numerous nonfiction pieces.
Brief Biography
- Date of Birth:
- December 8, 1824
- Date of Death:
- September 23, 1889
- Place of Birth:
- London, England
- Place of Death:
- London, England
- Education:
- Studied law at Lincoln¿s Inn, London
