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E. W. Hornung. Ernest William Hornung (7 June 1866 – 22 March 1921) was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London.
Ernest William Hornung (professionally known as E. W. Hornung; 1866–1921), was an English poet and writer. From a Hungarian background, Hornung was educated at Uppingham School ; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years.
Title [12]Date Of PublicationPeriodicalDetails"Stroke of Five"1887Vol 64, page 70; subtitled "a story""Spoilt Negative"1887Vol 64, page 76; subtitled "a story""Nettleship's Score"January 1890Vol 61, pages 1–25"A Bride From the Bush": part 1July 1890Vol 61, pages 89–112Dec 28, 2018 · The Project Gutenberg EBook of Index of The Project Gutenberg Works of E. W. Hornung, by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
Ernest William Hornung known as Willie, was an English author, most famous for writing the Raffles series of novels about a gentleman thief in late Victorian London. In addition to his novels and short stories Hornung wrote some war verse, and a play based on the Raffles stories was produced successfully.
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E.W. Hornung (1866-1921), author of Dead Men Tell No Tales (1897) and creator of Raffles The Amateur Cracksman (1899). Ernest William Hornung was born 7 June 1866 at Cleveland Villas, Marton, Middlesbrough, England.
Nov 2, 2021 · Raffles. FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE AMATEUR CRACKSMAN. by E. W. Hornung. Contents. RAFFLES. NO SINECURE. I am still uncertain which surprised me more, the telegram calling my attention to the advertisement, or the advertisement itself. The telegram is before me as I write.
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