Hichens, Robert, 1864-1950

Robert Hichens was a prolific English writer who issued more than seventy books during a career that extended for more than fifty years. Hichens was born in Speldhurst, England, in November 14, 1864 and by his mid-teens Hichens had already published his first novel, The Coastguard's Secret. In addition to writing novels, stories, and the lyrics for music, Hichens was a music critic for London World in the late 1890s. Hichens's work is represented in anthologies and he was a contributor to periodicals, including European Mail, London Evening Standard, and Pall Mall. He died on July 20, 1950 in Zurich, Switzerland.

From the description of Robert Hichens letter to Mrs. Fitzgerald Mann, 1911 October 29. (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 370470423

Robert Hichens (1864-1950) was a popular romantic novelist, particularly known for a series of novels with exotic Eastern settings. Many were dramatized and adapted for film.

From the description of Robert Hichens letters, quotation and picture, 1896-1948. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60525779

Robert Hichens was a prolific English writer who issued more than seventy books during a career that extended for more than fifty years. Hichens was born in Speldhurst, England, in November 14, 1864 and by his mid-teens Hichens had already published his first novel, The Coastguard's Secret. In addition to writing novels, stories, and the lyrics for music, Hichens was a music critic for London World in late 1890s. Hichens's work is represented in anthologies and he was a contributor to periodicals, including European Mail , London Evening Standard , and Pall Mall . He died on July 20, 1950 in Zurich, Switzerland.

"Robert Smythe Hichens." Contemporary Authors Online (reproduced in Biography Resource Center). http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/BioRC (accessed April 2008).

From the guide to the Robert Hichens letter to Mrs. Fitzgerald Mann, 1911 October 29, (University of Delaware Library - Special Collections)