The Author's Shadow

4. The act of placing two things close together with contrasting effect.
7. The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.
9. Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way.
11. Insulated or protected from outside influences; airtight.
13. Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; a "gut" feeling.
15. Relating to or characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.
16. A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.
17. The writer of a book, article, or report.
18. Showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
19. Strongly influencing later developments; groundbreaking.

1. Occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
2. The state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.
3. A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program.
5. The unspoken or less obvious meaning or message in a literary composition, drama, speech, or conversation.
6. An account of someone's life written by someone else.
8. A mistaken belief, especially one based on an unsound argument.
10. The entire body of works of a particular artist, composer, or author.
12. Having a mournful, wistful, or melancholic quality.
13. The action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion; proof that someone or something is right.
14. Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.