E.W. Hornung - Stingaree: "Why didn't you give him a bit of your mind? I never heard you open your gills!"

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Ernest William Hornung, born in 1866, is best known for creating A. J. Raffles, the gentleman thief, which gained global fame after its debut in 1898. His diverse experiences, including a formative two-year stay in Australia, deeply influenced his writing. Hornung was also a playwright and poet, and his poignant work, "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front," reflects his wartime experiences and personal loss during WWI. The collection includes various stories and a biography, showcasing his literary contributions and life.