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Hornung's literary legacy is anchored by his iconic character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief introduced in 1898, which earned him global recognition. His experiences in Australia and during WWI, notably reflected in his poignant work "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front," deeply influenced his writing. The narrative of his life is marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of his only son in battle. Alongside his fiction, Hornung also excelled in poetry and playwriting, showcasing his diverse literary talents.
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E.W. Hornung - A Thief In The Night: "I pick my words with care and pain", Ernest William Hornung
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- E.W. Hornung - A Thief In The Night: "I pick my words with care and pain"
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ernest William Hornung
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 116
- ISBN13
- 9781787800007
- Category
- Adventure fiction
- Description
- Hornung's literary legacy is anchored by his iconic character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief introduced in 1898, which earned him global recognition. His experiences in Australia and during WWI, notably reflected in his poignant work "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front," deeply influenced his writing. The narrative of his life is marked by personal tragedy, including the loss of his only son in battle. Alongside his fiction, Hornung also excelled in poetry and playwriting, showcasing his diverse literary talents.