William Harrison Ainsworth

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Boscobel; or, the Royal Oak

Beschreibung

"Boscobel: or, the royal oak," by William Harrison Ainsworth, subtitled "A tale of the year 1651," plunges readers into the heart of 17th-century England during the tumultuous aftermath of the English Civil War. This meticulously prepared historical fiction reprint vividly depicts a nation grappling with the consequences of revolution and the precarious fate of its monarchy. Focusing on the dramatic events surrounding Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester, the story evokes the spirit of the age. Ainsworth's narrative explores themes of loyalty, survival, and the clash of ideologies that defined this pivotal period in British history. The narrative highlights Boscobel House, a refuge and symbol of royalist resistance. Fans of historical fiction and those interested in the Commonwealth and Protectorate era will find this tale a captivating journey into a defining moment in Great Britain's past. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

William Harrison Ainsworth, an English historical author, was born on King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession did not appeal to him. While completing his law studies in London, he met publisher John Ebers, who was then the manager of the King's Theatre in Haymarket. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic societies, as well as his daughter, who later became his wife. Ainsworth dabbled with publishing for a short time before abandoning it to pursue journalism and literature. His first breakthrough as a writer came with Rookwood, published in 1834 and starring Dick Turpin. A total of 39 novels followed, the last of which was published in 1881. Ainsworth was born on February 4, 1805, in the family home at 21 King Street in Manchester, to Thomas Ainsworth, a famous Manchester barrister, and Ann (Harrison) Ainsworth, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Harrison, Unitarian minister at Manchester Cross Street Chapel. On October 4, 1806, Ainsworth's brother, Thomas Gilbert Ainsworth, was born. Although the family home was subsequently demolished, it was a three-story Georgian home in a wealthy neighborhood. The neighborhood impacted Ainsworth with its historical and romantic atmosphere, which lasted until the village was supplanted by commercial buildings [when?]. Aside from the community, Ainsworth read romantic novels as a child and appreciated stories with adventure or magical themes. Ainsworth was particularly fond of Dick Turpin.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 498
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 689g
• ISBN-13: 9781023300124
• ISBN-10: 1023300125
• Artikelnr.: 74121782