Ainger, Alfred

About the author

Alfred Ainger (1837–1904) was an English clergyman, literary scholar, and biographer who wrote extensively on 18th- and 19th-century English writers. His warmth of style and clear exposition made his critical works inviting to general readers as well as academics. Particularly appreciated for his studies on Charles Lamb and George Crabbe, Ainger balanced factual research with perceptive literary judgment, illuminating the contexts in which these authors wrote. His work exemplifies the Victorian intellectual’s dual interest in faith and literature, presenting a careful reading of texts shaped by both moral curiosity and a nuanced appreciation for style and form.