Ainsworth's Magazine: A Miscellany of Romance, General Literature, & Art;

Ainsworth's Magazine: A Miscellany of Romance, General Literature, & Art;
Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
Publisher: Sagwan Press
Total Pages: 596
Release: 2015-08-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781297913693
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The Life and Works of the Lancashire Novelist William Harrison Ainsworth, 1850-1882

The Life and Works of the Lancashire Novelist William Harrison Ainsworth, 1850-1882
Author: Stephen James Carver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2003
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:
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William Harrison Ainsworth, a prolific writer now as obscure as he once was famous, reinvented the gothic novel in an English setting, a radical re-write of Scott's model of the historical romance and an antecedent of the contemporary urban gothic of Dickens and Reynolds. This study examines Ainsworth's literary career from a writer of magazine tales of terror in the 1820s to the massive influence of his gothic/Newgate romance of 1834, Rookwood; his friendships with Lamb, Lockhart, and Dickens; his fall from literary grace during the Newgate controversy (a moral panic engendered by the supposedly pernicious effects of cheap, theatrical adaptations of Ainsworth's underworld romance Jack Sheppard). legacy of Ainsworth's subsequent historical novels, taking The Lancashire Witches to be his final, major work and the last of the original gothic novels. The novels The Tower of London, Guy Fawkes, Old St. Paul's and Windsor Castle are read as epic tragedy rather than simply as bad romance. The study re-examines Ainsworth's singular vision of the outlaw, English history and religious intolerance as being at political odds with the new Victorian value system, particularly with regard to Catholics and the urban poor. A final chapter explores Ainsworth's later life and fiction and his adoption by his native Mancunians as The Lancashire Novelist. The book includes extracts from Ainsworth's correspondence and journalism, detailing his close relationship with, among others, Scott, Dickens, Forster, Thackeray, Cruikshank, Bulwer-Lytton and G.P.R. James.

Delphi Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated)

Delphi Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated)
Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 8364
Release: 2015-04-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1910630802
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The friend and rival of Dickens, William Harrison Ainsworth was a prolific historical novelist, whose works helped changed the course of Victorian literature. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Ainsworth’s works ever compiled in a single edition, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Ainsworth’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels * 23 novels, with individual contents tables * Many rare novels appearing in digital print for the first time, including Ainsworth’s first novel SIR JOHN CHIVERTON, available nowhere else * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Many novels are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Includes Ainsworth’s ballads and early short stories * Easily locate the poems or short stories you want to read * Features a brief biography * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with three novels (‘Cardinal Pole’; ‘The Constable de Bourbon’; ‘Chetwynd Calverley’), two short stories and improved texts CONTENTS: The Novels Sir John Chiverton (1826) Rookwood (1834) Jack Sheppard (1839) The Tower of London (1840) Guy Fawkes (1840) Old St Paul’s (1841) The Miser’s Daughter (1842) Windsor Castle (1842) The Lancashire Witches (1849) Auriol (1850) The Star-Chamber (1854) The Life and Adventures of Mervyn Clitheroe (1858) Ovingdean Grange (1860) Cardinal Pole (1863) The Constable de Bourbon (1866) Talbot Harland (1870) Tower Hill (1871) Boscobel (1871) The Good Old Times (1873) Preston Fight (1875) The Leaguer of Lathom (1876) Chetwynd Calverley (1876) Stanley Brereton (1881) The Shorter Fiction The Spectre Bride (1821) December Tales (1823) A Night’s Adventure in Rome (1850) The Old London Merchant (1850) The Poetry Ballads (1855) The Biography Short Biography: William Harrison Ainsworth (1900) by Stewart Marsh Ellis

The Essential Works of William Harrison Ainsworth

The Essential Works of William Harrison Ainsworth
Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 6075
Release: 2020-12-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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This carefully edited collection has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Novels: Rookwood Jack Sheppard The Tower of London Guy Fawkes Old Saint Paul's The Miser's Daughter Windsor Castle The Lancashire Witches Auriol The Star Chamber Ovingdean Grange Cardinal Pole The Constable de Bourbon Boscobel The Good Old Times (The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45) Preston Fight The Leaguer of Lathom Chetwynd Calverley Short Stories: The Spectre Bride The Old London Merchant A Night's Adventure in Rome

The Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition)

The Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition)
Author: William Harrison Ainsworth
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 6072
Release: 2023-12-11
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:
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The Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth (Illustrated Edition) brings together a comprehensive collection of the renowned British author's diverse body of work. Ainsworth was known for his historical romances and gothic novels, with a unique writing style that combined vivid descriptions of historical settings with thrilling plotlines filled with intrigue and suspense. This edition includes stunning illustrations that bring Ainsworth's narratives to life, adding an extra layer of depth to the reading experience. Ainsworth's works were popular during the Victorian era, influencing the literary landscape of the time and earning him a prominent place in British literature. His ability to transport readers to different time periods and immerse them in gripping tales set him apart as a master storyteller of his time. The Collected Works of William Harrison Ainsworth is a must-read for fans of historical fiction, gothic literature, and those interested in exploring the works of a prolific Victorian author whose legacy continues to endure in the world of literature.