The Collaborators by Robert Hichens
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About this eBook
| Author | Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950 |
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| Title |
The Collaborators
1896 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Collaborators" by Robert S. Hichens is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex relationship between two young journalists, Andrew Trenchard and Jack Henley, as they undertake a collaborative writing project that spirals into a profound exploration of desire, addiction, and tragedy. The book’s topic revolves around the dangers of obsession and the psychological effects of ambition, as encapsulated in their narrative of an intense, doomed love affair between a man and a morphine-addicted woman. The story unfolds as Henley and Trenchard start to collaborate on their book, which begins with a hopeful premise but soon veers into darker themes. Their protagonist, a charismatic man with a strong will, becomes entangled with Olive Beauchamp, whose struggle with morphine addiction ensnares him both emotionally and morally. As they write, Trenchard's influence over the narrative deepens, pulling Henley into a grim world where artistic integrity collides with societal expectations. Ultimately, the work reflects the complexity of human emotions, revealing how both characters find themselves trapped in a cycle of despair. The book builds to a heart-wrenching conclusion that echoes the struggles of its characters, culminating in a chilling act of violence that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23421 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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