
E. W. HORNUNG Ultimate Collection – 19 Novels & 40+ Short Stories, Including War Poems and Memoirs
Enriched edition. Tales of Intrigue and Adventure in the Victorian EraBy E. W. HornungLength201h 35m
About this audiobook
The "E. W. HORNUNG Ultimate Collection" is a compendium that encapsulates the diverse literary landscape of E. W. Hornung, featuring 19 novels and over 40 short stories, alongside poignant war poems and compelling memoirs. Hornung's writing is characterized by its vivid characterizations, intricate plotting, and a balanced blend of romance, adventure, and moral dilemmas. This collection showcases his ability to navigate genres, reflecting societal changes during the late Victorian and early Edwardian periods, with themes of heroism, loyalty, and the human condition resonating throughout his works. E. W. Hornung, renowned for creating the iconic character A.J. Raffles, the gentleman thief, was deeply influenced by his personal experiences and sociocultural milieu. Born in 1866, he was intimately familiar with the complexities of British society. His varied career as a writer, editor, and sportsman, particularly his experiences during the First World War, inspired his exploration of themes related to valor and loss in this collection. Hornung's dual identity as both a writer and a soldier adds a nuanced layer to his explorations of conflict and morality. This ultimate collection is a significant treasure for both ardent fans of Hornung and new readers alike. It invites readers to delve into the intricacies of human character through the lens of war, adventure, and romance. Highly recommended for those interested in classic literature, this compilation also serves as an essential resource for understanding the evolution of early 20th-century storytelling.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, Mystery and Thriller
Length201 hrs 35 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 13, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
58No Hero (pt. 1)
2Introduction
59No Hero (pt. 2)
3Historical Context
60Stingaree: A Voice in the Wilderness (pt. 1)
4Synopsis (Selection)
61Stingaree: A Voice in the Wilderness (pt. 2)
5A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 1)
62Stingaree: A Voice in the Wilderness (pt. 3)
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6A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 2)
63The Camera Fiend (pt. 1)
7A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 3)
64The Camera Fiend (pt. 2)
8A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 4)
65The Camera Fiend (pt. 3)
9A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 5)
66The Camera Fiend (pt. 4)
10A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 6)
67Fathers of Men (pt. 1)
11A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 7)
68Fathers of Men (pt. 2)
12A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 8)
69Fathers of Men (pt. 3)
13A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 9)
70Fathers of Men (pt. 4)
14A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 10)
71Fathers of Men (pt. 5)
15A. J. Raffles Series (pt. 11)
72The Thousandth Woman (pt. 1)
16Dead Men Tell No Tales (pt. 1)
73The Thousandth Woman (pt. 2)
17Dead Men Tell No Tales (pt. 2)
74The Unbidden Guest (pt. 1)
18Dead Men Tell No Tales (pt. 3)
75The Unbidden Guest (pt. 2)
19A Bride from the Bush (pt. 1)
76The Unbidden Guest (pt. 3)
20A Bride from the Bush (pt. 2)
77Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 1)
21Witching Hill (pt. 1)
78Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 2)
22Witching Hill (pt. 2)
79Mr. Justice Raffles (pt. 3)
23Witching Hill (pt. 3)
80At the Pistol’s Point
24Tiny Luttrell (pt. 1)
81Some Persons Unknown (pt. 1)
25Tiny Luttrell (pt. 2)
82Some Persons Unknown (pt. 2)
26Tiny Luttrell (pt. 3)
83Some Persons Unknown (pt. 3)
27Tiny Luttrell (pt. 4)
84The Crime Doctor (pt. 1)
28The Boss of Taroomba (pt. 1)
85The Crime Doctor (pt. 2)
29The Boss of Taroomba (pt. 2)
86The Crime Doctor (pt. 3)
30The Boss of Taroomba (pt. 3)
87The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
31My Lord Duke (pt. 1)
88The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
32My Lord Duke (pt. 2)
89The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
33My Lord Duke (pt. 3)
90The Black Mask (pt. 1)
34Young Blood (pt. 1)
91The Black Mask (pt. 2)
35Young Blood (pt. 2)
92The Black Mask (pt. 3)
36Young Blood (pt. 3)
93A Thief in the Night (pt. 1)
37Young Blood (pt. 4)
94A Thief in the Night (pt. 2)
38Peccavi (pt. 1)
95A Thief in the Night (pt. 3)
39Peccavi (pt. 2)
96Consecration
40Peccavi (pt. 3)
97Lord’s Leave
41Peccavi (pt. 4)
98Last Post
42Peccavi (pt. 5)
99The Old Boys
43At Large (pt. 1)
100Ruddy Young Ginger
44At Large (pt. 2)
101The Ballad of Ensign Joy
45At Large (pt. 3)
102Bond and Free
46At Large (pt. 4)
103Shell-Shock in Arras
47At Large (pt. 5)
104The Big Thing
48The Shadow of a Man; or The Belle of Toorak (pt. 1)
105Forerunners
49The Shadow of a Man; or The Belle of Toorak (pt. 2)
106Uppingham Song
50The Shadow of the Rope (pt. 1)
107Wooden Crosses
51The Shadow of the Rope (pt. 2)
108Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front (pt. 1)
52The Shadow of the Rope (pt. 3)
109Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front (pt. 2)
53The Shadow of the Rope (pt. 4)
110Notes of a Camp Follower on the Western Front (pt. 3)
54Denis Dent (pt. 1)
111Analysis
55Denis Dent (pt. 2)
112Reflection
56Denis Dent (pt. 3)
113Memorable Quotes
57Denis Dent (pt. 4)