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Collins, (William) Wilkie. 1824-1889.
British writer noted for his pioneering detective novels, including The Woman in White (1860) and The Moonstone (1868).
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Collins, (William) Wilkie — (8 ene. 1824, Londres, Inglaterra–23 sep. 1889, Londres). Novelista inglés. Tras incursionar brevemente en el ámbito legal y comercial, se dedicó a la literatura y cultivó una relación de amistad con Charles Dickens, quien ejerció una influencia… … Enciclopedia Universal
Collins, William Wilkie — (1824 1889) Novelist, s. of William C., R.A., entered Lincoln s Inn, and was called to the Bar 1851, but soon relinquished law for literature. His first novel was Antonina (1850), a historical romance. He found his true field, however, in the… … Short biographical dictionary of English literature
Collins, (William) Wilkie — born Jan. 8, 1824, London, Eng. died Sept. 23, 1889, London English novelist. After working briefly in commerce and law, he took up writing and became associated with Charles Dickens, who had a formative influence on his career. For two works, he … Universalium
Collins, William Wilkie — ► (1824 89) Novelista británico, amigo y colaborador de Dickens, creador del género de misterio con Sin nombre (1862) y La piedra lunar (1868) … Enciclopedia Universal
William Wilkie Collins — Wilkie Collins (Portrait von John Everett Millais, 1850 Wilkie Collins William Wilkie Collins (* 8. Januar 1824 in … Deutsch Wikipedia
William Wilkie Collins — Wilkie Collins. Retrato de Wilkie Collins, National Portrait Gallery … Wikipedia Español
William Wilkie Collins — noun English writer noted for early detective novels (1824 1889) • Syn: ↑Collins, ↑Wilkie Collins • Instance Hypernyms: ↑writer, ↑author … Useful english dictionary
Wilkie Collins — William Wilkie Collins (8 January 1824 – 23 September 1889) was an English novelist, playwright, and author of short stories. He was very popular during the Victorian era and wrote 30 novels, more than 60 short stories, 14 plays, and over 100 non … Wikipedia
Wilkie Collins — (Porträt von John Everett Millais, 1850) … Deutsch Wikipedia
Collins — Collins, Anthony Collins, Michael Collins, Michael Collins, William Collins, William Wilkie * * * (as used in expressions) Collins, Michael Collins, (William) Wilkie Foster, Stephen (Collins) Whitney, William C(ollins) … Enciclopedia Universal
