The Robber, A Tale.
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Researchers interested in nineteenth-century British historical fiction and popular literature
- English learners who need public-domain English texts for reading practice or textual analysis
- Literature enthusiasts who want to understand G. P. R. James's narrative style
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer contemporary fast-paced suspense or plots with strong twists
- Beginners with weak English reading skills who need extensive annotations
Reading tips
- Read the opening chapters first to grasp the narrative perspective and core conflict, then decide whether to read the whole book or selected parts.
- Keep a reference work on English literary history at hand and compare common themes in nineteenth-century British fiction as you read.
- Mark historical background or unfamiliar expressions and look them up after reading, avoiding frequent interruptions.
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About the author
George Payne Rainsford James was a British historical novelist. Born in London in 1801 and died in Venice in 1860, he received the title of Royal Historiographer in 1837 and later served as British consul in the United States and consul-general in Venice. He wrote more than a hundred volumes of historical fiction; this collection holds 50 of his works, including Richelieu: A Tale of France, The Old Dominion, Arabella Stuart: A Romance from English History, Forest Days, and The Convict: A Tale. His fiction is mostly drawn from English and European history, placing fictional characters within real historical events, with detailed plotting and a romantic, legendary flavour. Public information is limited, and details of his life and critical assessment of his works remain to be further examined.
