William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882) was an English historical novelist born in Manchester. His literary career was embarked on a trajectory of success with his novel 'Rookwood' in 1834, which later became his most celebrated work, combining rich descriptions of the English countryside with a sensationalized narrative. 'Rookwood' is particularly noted for its memorable characterization of the highwayman Dick Turpin and contains a famous ride to York scene. Ainsworth's florid and romantic style of writing was emblematic of the Victorian era's fascination with the macabre and the sensational. He developed a particular penchant for Gothic thrills and historical settings, becoming renowned for integrating accurate historical detail into his works, which resonated with and stimulated the appetites of a readership eager for escapism and dashing tales of the past. Ainsworth produced a prolific number of novels throughout his career, often publishing them in serialized form, which was a popular method of novel dissemination during his time. His narratives teemed with adventures, secret passages, and hauntings, reflecting his mastery in blending the historical with the fantastical. Despite the waning popularity of his later novels and a literary reputation that was eventually eclipsed by contemporaries such as Charles Dickens, Ainsworth's initial fame and influence on the historical novel genre during the 19th century were significant, securing his place in the annals of English literature.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 21.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
Schlagworte | 1706-1739 • 18th-Century England • 19th century literature • Antiquarian themes • british authors • Classic literature lovers • Dick Turpin highwayman • English History • English literature • english literature classics • family secrets • Fiction • Gothic Novels • Gothic Romance • historical fiction • Labyrinthine halls • macabre storytelling • Richard • romanticism novels • supernatural elements • supernatural literature • Turpin • victorian era novels • William Harrison Ainsworth works |
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