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The Collaborators / 1896

By Robert Hichens
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Two literary colleagues agree to collaborate; one completes a manuscript and departs, leaving the other to finish its dénouement. While reading the unfinished pages, the remaining collaborator recognizes that the plot inexorably leads the protagonist to murder and worries that the fiction may mirror real intent. His anxiety is confirmed when a newspaper reports that a woman, Olive Beauchamp, has been killed and that the suspected murderer has drowned, producing a chilling overlap of art and life and prompting reflection on authorship, fate, and moral responsibility.

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Robert Hichens

Robert Hichens was an English author known for his diverse literary contributions, including novels, essays, and travel writing. His works often explore themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. One of his notable novels, "Bella Donna," delves into the life of a woman torn between passion and societal expectations. Hichens also wrote extensively about Egypt, as seen in his travelogue "Egypt and Its Monuments," which reflects his fascination with the culture and history of the region. With a career spanning several decades, Hichens left a significant mark on early 20th-century literature.

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