William Harrison Ainsworth

Broschiertes Buch

Saint James's

Or the Court of Queen Anne

Beschreibung

""Saint James's: Or The Court Of Queen Anne"" is a historical fiction novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The book is set in the early 18th century during the reign of Queen Anne and takes place in the court of Saint James's Palace in London. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the Duke of Marlborough, the Earl of Oxford, and the Duchess of Marlborough, as they navigate the political and social intrigues of the time. The novel explores the relationships between these characters, as well as their ambitions and desires, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the court of Queen Anne. Ainsworth's writing style is rich and descriptive, and he brings the characters and settings to life with great detail and depth. ""Saint James's: Or The Court Of Queen Anne"" is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the history of the British monarchy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was an English novelist who is best known for his historical romances, many of which were set in the 17th century. Born in Manchester, Ainsworth was educated at the Manchester Grammar School and trained as a lawyer before turning to writing. He first gained recognition with his novel Rookwood (1834), which tells the story of a band of highwaymen in the 18th century. The novel was a commercial success and established Ainsworth as a leading figure in the historical fiction genre. Ainsworth went on to write several other historical romances, including Jack Sheppard (1839), Old Saint Paul's (1841), and The Lancashire Witches (1849). He also served as editor of Bentley's Miscellany, a popular literary magazine that featured the work of many notable writers of the day. In addition to his literary pursuits, Ainsworth was a collector of antiquities and played a prominent role in the establishment of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London. He was also a supporter of the arts and served as a director of the Royal Literary Fund. Ainsworth continued to write throughout his life and was a prolific author of novels, plays, and essays. He died in 1882 and is remembered as one of the most important writers of historical fiction in the Victorian era.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 584g
• ISBN-13: 9781432650223
• ISBN-10: 143265022X
• Artikelnr.: 22967480