The Ides Of March

About “The Ides Of March”

"The Ides of March" is a short story by E. W. Hornung, first published in June 1898 by Cassell's Magazine. It introduces the character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief, and his companion and biographer, Bunny Manders. The story was later included in the 1899 collection The Amateur Cracksman, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd in London and Charles Scribner's Sons in New York. The story marks the debut of Raffles, who becomes a well-known figure in detective fiction. Hornung's work features Raffles as a skilled and charismatic criminal, often operating within the social elite. The story reflects the literary trends of the late 19th century, blending crime and adventure with a focus on upper-class life. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)