The Newgate Novel, 1830-1847

The Newgate Novel, 1830-1847: Bulwer, Ainsworth, Dickens And Thackeray is a book written by Keith Hollingsworth. The book is a literary analysis of the Newgate novel genre which emerged in the 19th century in Britain. The Newgate novel is a type of fiction that focuses on the lives of criminals and their experiences in prison. The book examines the works of four prominent authors of the Newgate novel genre, namely Edward Bulwer-Lytton, William Harrison Ainsworth, Charles Dickens, and William Makepeace Thackeray. Hollingsworth analyzes the themes, motifs, and literary techniques used by these authors in their respective works. The book also explores the cultural and social context in which the Newgate novel emerged, highlighting the influence of the Victorian era on the genre. The Newgate Novel, 1830-1847: Bulwer, Ainsworth, Dickens And Thackeray is a comprehensive study of the Newgate novel genre and its impact on British literature. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, history, and cultural studies.Additional Illustrator Is W. M. Thackeray.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.