| Author |
Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921 |
| Title |
The Amateur Cracksman
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Amateur_Cracksman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"The Amateur Cracksman" by E. W. Hornung is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around A.J. Raffles, a gentleman thief with a charm that masks his cunning and audacity, and his friend Bunny Manders, who becomes unwittingly embroiled in Raffles's world of crime and adventure. The book explores themes of morality within the context of crime, friendship, and the duality of Raffles's character—a dashing rogue, yet also a figure of fascination. The opening of the book introduces a tense and emotional scene between Bunny and Raffles, where Bunny, after losing his money in a gambling game, seeks the aid of his old schoolmate. He finds Raffles in a state of apparent leisure but realizes the nature of their relationship is about to change drastically. As Bunny reveals his financial despair, Raffles showcases his aloof charisma but gradually becomes intrigued by Bunny’s distress. In a moment of desperation, Bunny contemplates suicide, prompting Raffles to consider helping him out of their mutual predicament. Their ensuing conversation reveals Raffles's deeper motives and sets the stage for their collaboration in criminal activities, showcasing the thrilling dynamics of their partnership. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories, English
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| Subject |
Criminals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Raffles (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
706 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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