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William Harrison Ainsworth (4 February 1805 – 3 January 1882) was an English historical novelist born at King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession held no attraction for him.
William Harrison Ainsworth ( Manchester, 4 de fevereiro de 1805 — Reigate, 3 de janeiro de 1882) foi um escritor inglês. Formou-se em Direito, porém, a profissão de advogado não lhe realizava. Quando ainda completava seus estudos jurídicos em Londres, conheceu o editor John Ebers, naquele tempo gerente do Teatro do Rei, Haymarket.
William Harrison Ainsworth was an English author of popular historical romances. Ainsworth initially studied law but left it for literature, publishing his first novel anonymously in 1826. His first success came with the novel Rookwood (1834), featuring the highwayman Dick Turpin, which led many.
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Learn about the life and career of William Harrison Ainsworth, a prolific historical novelist who popularized the stories of Dick Turpin and Herne the Hunter. Explore his influences, achievements, friendships, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
William Harrison Ainsworth bibliography. This is a list of works by the English historical novelist William Harrison Ainsworth (1805–1882).
TitleFirst PublicationPublication TypeLondon: Ebers, 1826(Written in collaboration with J. P.London: Bentley, 1834Three volumesLondon: Bentley, 1837Three volumesLondon: Bentley, 1839Three volumesWilliam Harrison Ainsworth was educated at Manchester Grammar School and later articled to a solicitor, deserting this profession for literature. Among his best known novels are The Tower of London (1840), Old St. Paul's (1841), Windsor Castle (1843) and The Lancashire Witches (1848).
The Tower of London is a novel by William Harrison Ainsworth serially published in 1840. It is a historical romance that describes the history of Lady Jane Grey from her short-lived time as Queen of England to her execution.
