Pseudonym (Cecil Scott Forester)

"Cecil Scott Forester" was the real name of the writer better known by his pen name, "C.S. Forester." A pseudonym is a fictitious name used by an author instead of their birth name. Writers often use pseudonyms for privacy, to write in different genres, or to create a distinct brand. In Forester's case, he adopted "C.S. Forester" to separate his personal identity from his professional work, which included popular novels like the Hornblower series about naval adventures. Using a pseudonym allows authors to craft an identity that better aligns with their writing style or to publish more freely.