What does the cryptic crossword clue "Author who has been limping back to show himself (5)" mean?

The definition is "Author". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "author who has beEN LIMping back to show himself" The answer is MILNE.

Author who has been limping back to show himself (5)

Times Cryptic #28702 | 23 Across | 2023-09-07 flower

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