Robert Hichens (Robert Smythe Hichens, 14 November 1864 - 20 July 1950) was an English journalist, novelist, music lyricist, short story writer, music critic and collaborated on successful plays. He is best remembered as a satirist of the "Naughty Nineties." He first became well known among the reading public with The Green Carnation (1894). In this book: The Call of the Blood, Bella Donna, The Green Carnation, The Garden Of Allah