A. Egmont (Alfred Egmont) Hake

Alfred Egmont Hake (1849–1916), usually published as A. Egmont Hake, was an English author and social thinker. He was the son of the poet and physician Thomas Gordon Hake, and he wrote across biography, fiction, and public debate.

He is especially associated with Charles George Gordon: his best-known works include The Story of Chinese Gordon and later editorial work connected with Gordon's journals. Hake also wrote on contemporary social issues, including hospitals, economics, and marriage law, showing a strong interest in how institutions affected everyday life.

Although he is not a widely read name today, his books give a clear glimpse of late Victorian concerns and values. His career mixed storytelling with argument, making him an interesting figure for listeners who enjoy nonfiction shaped by the ideas and controversies of its time.