William Harrison Ainsworth

eBook, ePUB

Ovingdean Grange (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

A historical romance with a lot of local flavor. The action takes place in the South Downs, England. Everything revolves around the Civil War. Das E-Book wird angeboten von und wurde mit folgenden Begriffen kategorisiert:

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• Größe: 2.98MB
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Autor

William Harrison Ainsworth (1805-1882) was a notable English historical novelist born in Manchester. His early literary contributions began in periodicals, but he soon cultivated a penchant for writing full-length novels. Among his more esteemed works is 'Ovingdean Grange', a novel that reflects Ainsworth's distinctive style, marked by a blend of romance and history, captivating readers with vividly portrayed era-specific details. A prolific writer, Ainsworth's oeuvre of over 40 novels often centered on English history, from 'Rookwood' (1834), which granted him fame for its depiction of the legendary highwayman Dick Turpin, to 'The Tower of London' (1840), where he combines historical accuracy with rich narrative texture. His storytelling prowess, characterized by a dramatic narrative and meticulous period description, captured the 19th-century audience's imagination and contributed significantly to the historical romance genre. Despite his popularity during his lifetime, Ainsworth's literary standing waned posthumously; however, his works still hold value for their portrayal of historical settings and the author's unique literary style, earning him a place in the annals of English literature.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Ktoczyta.pl
• Seitenzahl: 368
• Altersempfehlung: ab 6 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. März 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788382926545
• Artikelnr.: 64715372