William Harrison Ainsworth

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The Star Chamber V2

A Historical Romance (1854)

Beschreibung

The Star Chamber V2: A Historical Romance (1854) is a novel written by William Harrison Ainsworth. Set in the 16th century, the novel follows the story of Sir John Eliot, a nobleman who is imprisoned in the infamous Star Chamber for his political beliefs. While in prison, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Margaret, who is also being held captive. The two of them plot to escape and start a new life together, but they face many challenges along the way.The novel is filled with historical details and descriptions of life in 16th-century England, including the political and religious conflicts of the time. It also explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, as well as the corrupt nature of the Star Chamber and the power struggles within the court.Overall, The Star Chamber V2: A Historical Romance (1854) is a gripping tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in English history. It is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and romance.In Two Volumes.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: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 432g
• ISBN-13: 9781437307443
• ISBN-10: 1437307442
• Artikelnr.: 25876414