My Miscellanies - Collins, Wilkie
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Delve into the fascinating world of 19th-century Britain with "My Miscellanies, Vol. 2 of 2," a captivating collection of essays by the celebrated Victorian author, Wilkie Collins. This volume offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary master, showcasing his insightful observations and engaging reflections on a variety of subjects. A treasure trove for enthusiasts of British literature and the Victorian era, this collection provides a broad view of English literary traditions through the lens of one of its most prominent figures. Explore Collins's diverse interests and discover the…mehr

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Delve into the fascinating world of 19th-century Britain with "My Miscellanies, Vol. 2 of 2," a captivating collection of essays by the celebrated Victorian author, Wilkie Collins. This volume offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a literary master, showcasing his insightful observations and engaging reflections on a variety of subjects. A treasure trove for enthusiasts of British literature and the Victorian era, this collection provides a broad view of English literary traditions through the lens of one of its most prominent figures. Explore Collins's diverse interests and discover the wit and wisdom that made him a beloved author. This carefully reproduced edition preserves the original text, offering readers an authentic experience of 19th-century prose and thought. Perfect for anyone interested in essays, literary collections, and a touch of biography from a pivotal period in literary history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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William Wilkie Collins (8 January 1824 - 23 September 1889) was an English novelist, playwright and short story writer best known for The Woman in White (1859) and The Moonstone (1868). Born to the family of a painter, William Collins, in London, he grew up in Italy and France, learning French and Italian. He began work as a clerk for a tea merchant. After his first novel, Antonina, appeared in 1850, he met Charles Dickens, who became a close friend and mentor. Some of Collins's works appeared first in Dickens's journals All the Year Round and Household Words and they collaborated on drama and fiction. In May of 1851 Collins acted with Dickens in Edward Bulwer-Lytton's play Not So Bad As We Seem. Among the audience were Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. Collins's story "A Terribly Strange Bed," his first contribution to Household Words, appeared in April, 1852. In May 1852 he went on tour with Dickens's company of amateur actors, again performing Not So Bad As We Seem, but with a more substantial role. Collins achieved financial stability and an international following with his best known works in the 1860s, but began suffering from gout. Taking opium for the pain grew into an addiction. In the 1870s and 1880s his writing quality declined with his health. Collins was critical of the institution of marriage: he split his time between Caroline Graves and his common-law wife Martha Rudd, with whom he had three children.