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C S Forester

C. S. Forester was the pen name of Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966), an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works are The African Queen and the eleven-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era. His novels A Ship of the Line and Flying Colours were jointly awarded the 1938 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. He is also known for writing gritty psychological thrillers that took crime...See more

Personality Profile For C S Forester

The following is a personality profile of C. S. Forester based on his work.

C. S. Forester is shrewd, inner-directed and restrained.

He is laid-back, he appreciates a relaxed pace in life. He is independent as well: he has a strong desire to have time to himself. But, C. S. Forester is also proud: he holds hisself in high regard, satisfied with who he is.

More than most people, his choices are driven by a desire for discovery.

He is relatively unconcerned with both taking pleasure in life and independence. He prefers activities with a purpose greater than just personal enjoyment. And he welcomes when others direct his activities for him.


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