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E.W. Hornung - Peccavi: "Optional surroundings afford a fair clue to the superficial man, but no real key to character"
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The biography explores the life of Ernest William Hornung, born in 1866, who became renowned for his creation of A. J. Raffles, the gentleman thief. His experiences in Australia and service during WWI influenced his writing, including his poignant account of the war, "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front." The narrative details his literary contributions, including plays and poetry, while also reflecting on personal tragedies, such as the loss of his son in battle. It concludes with a comprehensive index of his works and a concise bibliography.
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E.W. Hornung - Peccavi: "Optional surroundings afford a fair clue to the superficial man, but no real key to character", Ernest William Hornung
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- Title
- E.W. Hornung - Peccavi: "Optional surroundings afford a fair clue to the superficial man, but no real key to character"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ernest William Hornung
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9781787800090
- Category
- Adventure fiction
- Description
- The biography explores the life of Ernest William Hornung, born in 1866, who became renowned for his creation of A. J. Raffles, the gentleman thief. His experiences in Australia and service during WWI influenced his writing, including his poignant account of the war, "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front." The narrative details his literary contributions, including plays and poetry, while also reflecting on personal tragedies, such as the loss of his son in battle. It concludes with a comprehensive index of his works and a concise bibliography.