William Harrison Ainsworth: The Forgotten Manchester Myth Maker

A talk exploring William Harrison Ainsworth's career as a novelist, editor, and creator of literary myth.

This talk explores Ainsworth as a novelist, editor and creator of literary myth, examining how Lancashire shaped his imagination. It discusses how this shaped the way generations of readers imagined the past. The session examines his works, such as Rookwood and Jack Sheppard, and why he is often forgotten despite his success.