C. S. Forester (Noun)
Meaning
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- C. S. Forester is best known for his novels about naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars, particularly the series featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower.
- Forester's most famous character, Captain Horatio Hornblower, was inspired by the real-life naval hero Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson.
- C. S. Forester was born in Cairo, Egypt, but grew up in England, where he developed a love for naval history and literature.
- Forester's novels are known for their meticulous historical research and vivid descriptions of naval battles and life at sea.
- The novels of C. S. Forester have been praised for their vivid portrayal of the life and times of a British naval officer during the Napoleonic Wars.