The Camera Fiend by E.W. Hornung

Name: The Camera Fiend
Author: E.W. Hornung

The Camera Fiend is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the story of a young man named Ralph who becomes obsessed with photography and the pursuit of capturing the perfect image. Throughout the book, he encounters various obstacles and challenges as he tries to achieve his goal, including financial difficulties, personal relationships, and ethical dilemmas. The novel explores themes such as artistic expression, societal expectations, and the nature of obsession.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1897 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Crime · 22 chapters · 84,297 words

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Pocket Upton had come down late and panting, in spite of his daily exemption from first school, and the postcard on his plate had taken away his remaining modicum of breath. He could have wept over it in open hall, and would probably have done so in the subsequent seclusion of his own study, had not an obvious way out of his difficulty been bothering him by that time almost as much as the difficulty itself. For it was not a very honest way, and the unfortunate Pocket had been called "a conscientious ass" by some of the nicest fellows in his house. Perhaps he deserved the epithet for going even as straight as he did to his house-master, who was discovered correcting proses with a blue pencil and a briar pipe.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.W. Hornung
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Young Adult
Length: 84,297 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 1,573 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The narrative revolves around a protagonist's journey and exploits, involving physical challenges and daring exploits.
Mystery — The plot involves the investigation of unknown elements and the resolution of uncertainties.
Crime — The narrative involves elements of criminal activities and their consequences.
Young Adult — The protagonist is a teenager, and the themes and issues explored are relevant to a young adult audience.