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William Harrison Ainsworth

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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Criticism. His style was not without archaic affectation and awkwardness, but when his energies were aroused by a striking situation he could be brisk, vigorous and impressive. He did a great deal to interest the less educated classes in the historical romances of their country, and his tales were invariably instructive, clean and manly.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'William Harrison Ainsworth'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​w/william-harrison-ainsworth.html. 1910.
 
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