Gothic Fiction

Rookwood

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  • 1834 first published
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William Harrison Ainsworth's Rookwood (1834) is a gothic fiction novel.

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About Rookwood

A rich and complex Gothic-Romance centring on the murky deeds of an ancient family. It is a wonderfully atmospheric piece that combines narrative, poetry, song, and descriptive writing to great effect. The character of Dick Turpin that we know today - the dashing highwaymen and unmatched horseman - can be said to stem directly from this novel, as the most famous part of the book (often published on its own in the past), Turpin's Ride To York, is devoted to him. Although seemingly little known to a modern audience, Ainsworth's 'Rookwood' gave the world the image of the highwayman with which we are all so familiar. (Summary by paulc)
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Rookwood — LibriVox recording, 16 h 57 min in 53 sections.

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Who wrote Rookwood?

Rookwood was written by William Harrison Ainsworth and first published in 1834.

What genre is Rookwood?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Rookwood?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 16 h 57 min.

What books are similar to Rookwood?

Readers who like it often enjoy Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and The Raven.

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