Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 2 (of 3) by William Harrison Ainsworth
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| Author | Ainsworth, William Harrison, 1805-1882 |
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| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title | Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 2 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Sheppard_(novel) |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Jack Sheppard: A Romance, Vol. 2 (of 3)" by William Harrison Ainsworth is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Jack Sheppard, a young man involved in criminal activities during the early 18th century. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into Jack's tumultuous relationship with his mother, Mrs. Sheppard, as well as his dealings with notorious characters like Jonathan Wild and Blueskin. The opening of the second volume begins with Mrs. Sheppard arriving at Mr. Wood's home, searching for her son and bringing gifts, only to be met with disdain from Mrs. Wood, who is jealous and contemptuous. As tensions rise, it becomes evident that Jack has fallen deeper into a life of crime, and his mother's desperation grows as she learns of his precarious associations. The chapter shifts rapidly between the domestic strife and the larger criminal undertones, showcasing the dynamic between Jack's actions and their impact on his family, setting the stage for an escalating conflict as they seek to navigate their tumultuous world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sheppard, Jack, 1702-1724 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Thieves -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44522 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 59 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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