The A. J. Raffles Collection (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Victorian Gentleman-Thief Tales of London High Society, Moral Ambiguity, and Classic British SuspenseBy John Kendrick Bangs, E. W. Hornung
Length32h 49m
About this audiobook
The A. J. Raffles Collection gathers tales surrounding one of late-Victorian and Edwardian fiction's most alluring criminal figures: the cultivated gentleman thief whose burglaries expose the theatricality of class, respectability, and law. Moving between brisk adventure, comic social observation, suspenseful crime narrative, and playful parody, the volume demonstrates the elasticity of the Raffles idea. The central stories' cricketing settings, clubland interiors, and ingenious escapades are complemented by imaginative reworkings that test the hero's status as both rogue and cultural icon. E. W. Hornung's creation of A. J. Raffles belongs to the era's flourishing detective and sensation fiction, yet it provocatively reverses the moral alignment of the Sherlockian model by making the criminal the object of readerly sympathy. John Kendrick Bangs brings a transatlantic comic sensibility to the figure, extending Raffles into the tradition of literary burlesque and adaptation. Together, these voices reveal how popular fiction could negotiate anxieties about empire, masculinity, privilege, and modern urban life through wit and adventure. Recommended for students and enthusiasts of crime literature, popular culture, and fin-de-siècle writing, this collection offers a compact encounter with multiple styles and critical possibilities. Readers will find both entertaining plots and a rich dialogue about imitation, originality, ethics, and the enduring appeal of the charismatic outlaw.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length32 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The A. J. Raffles Collection (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5THE ORIGINAL SERIES by E. W. HORNUNG
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6The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
7The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
8The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
9The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 1)
10The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 2)
11The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures (pt. 3)
12A Thief in The Night (pt. 1)
13A Thief in The Night (pt. 2)
14A Thief in The Night (pt. 3)
15Mr. Justice Raffles (Novel) (pt. 1)
16Mr. Justice Raffles (Novel) (pt. 2)
17Mr. Justice Raffles (Novel) (pt. 3)
18THE SEQUELS TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS
19Mrs. Raffles (pt. 1)
20Mrs. Raffles (pt. 2)
21R. Holmes and Co. (pt. 1)
22R. Holmes and Co. (pt. 2)
23Analysis
24Reflection
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