In the question, a part of the paragraph
or sentences has been underlined. From the choices given to you, you are required to choose
the one which would best replace the underlined part. Contemplating whether to exist with an insatiable romantic temperament, he was the author and largely the subject of a number of memorable novels.
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Match the replacement to the subject’s professional or thematic context.
The context requires a phrase describing his creative process, not existential doubt.
"Combining realistic details" correctly reflects an author's work style and fits the sentence meaning.
Thus, (b) is correct.