C.S. Forester
Books
16
Avg Rating
4.1
Years Active
1930-1966
About
C.S. Forester, born Cecil Louis Troughton Smith in 1899, was an acclaimed British novelist and screenwriter best known for his Horatio Hornblower series. His seafaring novels, rich in historical detail, follow the daring exploits of a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic Wars. Forester's compelling storytelling and keen insights into human nature also shine in his other works, including "The African Queen," later adapted into a successful film. Educated at Dulwich College, he initially studied medicine before committing to writing. Over his prolific career, Forester crafted tales of adventure, courage, and the complexities of traditional naval life.
Books (16)
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Beat to Quarters
4.28•Adventure
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Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies
4.14•Adventure
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Hornblower During the Crisis
4.06•Adventure
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The Pursued
3.46•Thriller
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Plain Murder
3.55•Mystery
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The Gun
3.81•Adventure
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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower
4.17•Adventure
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Ship of the Line
4.32•Adventure
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Lieutenant Hornblower
4.31•Adventure
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Lord Hornblower
4.10•Adventure
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Hornblower and the Hotspur
4.31•Adventure
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Flying Colours
4.33•Adventure
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GENERAL PB
4.07•Historical Fiction
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Hornblower and the Atropos
4.24•Adventure
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African Queen
4.00•Adventure
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The General
4.07•Historical Fiction
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