William Harrison Ainsworth

Auriol; Or, The Elixir Of Life

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Produktbeschreibung

A lost masterpiece of dark enchantment returns: Auriol; Or, The Elixir Of Life invites you into a haunting quest for immortality where alchemy, love, and ruin collide. William Harrison Ainsworth s Auriol unfolds as a gripping William Harrison Ainsworth novel and gothic fiction classic a supernatural thriller and historical fantasy book set against the shadowed streets of the Victorian era. Follow the enigmatic Auriol, granted unnatural longevity by an elixir, as he navigates a web of ambition, obsession, and dark romanticism. Themes of life extension, alchemy and magic, and moral consequence drive a story that reads equal parts Gothic horror and 19th century literature mystery: a timeless gothic tale of bargains struck and souls tested. This edition is more than a reprint. Out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, the text has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. Meticulously edited and preserved, this collector s item celebrates the novel s historical significance and literary daring bridging Victorian era mystery with the timeless appeal of a quest for immortality. Perfect for casual readers craving a supernatural thriller or collectors of classic 19th century literature, Auriol offers both atmospheric chills and rich historical texture. Own a cultural treasure: a restored, definitive edition of a dark romanticism novel that shaped Gothic imagination and still resonates with modern life-extension themes.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 200g
• ISBN-13: 9789371777032
• ISBN-10: 9371777036
• Artikelnr.: 75670657

Autorenporträt

William Harrison Ainsworth, an English historical author, was born on King Street in Manchester. He trained as a lawyer, but the legal profession did not appeal to him. While completing his law studies in London, he met publisher John Ebers, who was then the manager of the King's Theatre in Haymarket. Ebers introduced Ainsworth to literary and dramatic societies, as well as his daughter, who later became his wife. Ainsworth dabbled with publishing for a short time before abandoning it to pursue journalism and literature. His first breakthrough as a writer came with Rookwood, published in 1834 and starring Dick Turpin. A total of 39 novels followed, the last of which was published in 1881. Ainsworth was born on February 4, 1805, in the family home at 21 King Street in Manchester, to Thomas Ainsworth, a famous Manchester barrister, and Ann (Harrison) Ainsworth, the daughter of the Rev. Ralph Harrison, Unitarian minister at Manchester Cross Street Chapel. On October 4, 1806, Ainsworth's brother, Thomas Gilbert Ainsworth, was born. Although the family home was subsequently demolished, it was a three-story Georgian home in a wealthy neighborhood. The neighborhood impacted Ainsworth with its historical and romantic atmosphere, which lasted until the village was supplanted by commercial buildings [when?]. Aside from the community, Ainsworth read romantic novels as a child and appreciated stories with adventure or magical themes. Ainsworth was particularly fond of Dick Turpin.