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Wilkie Collins was an English novelist and playwright best known for his sensation novels, particularly The Woman in White and The Moonstone.
Born to a painter, Collins initially worked as a tea merchant before pursuing a literary career.
His friendship with Charles Dickens significantly influenced his writing.
Collins' novels often combined suspense with social critique, establishing key elements of modern detective fiction.
Despite personal struggles with gout and laudanum addiction, he remained a respected author throughout his life.
Collins' unconventional lifestyle included maintaining relationships with two women simultaneously.
His legacy endures through his influential works, which laid the foundation for detective and sensation literature.
