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Jack Sheppard
Book • 1900
William Harrison Ainsworth's "Jack Sheppard" is a historical novel that romanticizes the life of the notorious 18th-century criminal.
The novel vividly portrays London's criminal underworld and the social inequalities of the time.
Ainsworth's detailed descriptions of Jack Sheppard's daring escapes from prison captivated readers.
The novel contributed to the enduring legend of Jack Sheppard, solidifying his status as a folk hero.
Its popularity also led to debates about the glorification of criminals in literature.
The novel vividly portrays London's criminal underworld and the social inequalities of the time.
Ainsworth's detailed descriptions of Jack Sheppard's daring escapes from prison captivated readers.
The novel contributed to the enduring legend of Jack Sheppard, solidifying his status as a folk hero.
Its popularity also led to debates about the glorification of criminals in literature.
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