Jack Sheppard

William Harrison Ainsworth's «Jack Sheppard» is a riveting historical novel set in 18th-century England, revolving around the infamous escapades of the real-life criminal Jack Sheppard. Ainsworth's narrative is steeped in vivid descriptions and dramatic tension, employing a rich, yet accessible literary style that balances Victorian sentimentality with a robust exploration of crime and punishment. The novel's context reflects a burgeoning fascination with both the criminal underworld and the complexities of social justice, capturing the tensions between the raucous lives of the lower classes and the rigid... Daha sonra