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1. • • Ancient epic poetry like Homer’s The Iliad (c.762 BCE), medieval tales like Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Knight’s Tale (1476), and renaissance plays like William Shakespeare’s Richard II (1597) are just three examples of some of the farthest reaches of historical fiction in the Western world.
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   What are the different types of historical fiction?

   • Categories below are arranged as follows: historical fiction about different eras, historical fiction about people, historical fiction from around the globe, historical fiction by sub-genre, YA historical fiction, and the historical fiction grab bag (i.e., anything that doesn’t fit neatly in the other categories, including historical audiobooks).

   Got History? A Guide to the Best Historical Fiction in Several Genres

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   What is historical fiction?

   • Historical fiction is a popular and diverse genre that combines elements of both history and fiction to create compelling stories set in the past. From ancient civilizations to more recent events, historical fiction offers a unique way to experience and understand different time periods and cultures.

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   What is an example of early historical fiction?

   • Though a difficult read, it is a great example of early historical fiction. This is an anonymously published French novel from the late 17th century, which takes place a century earlier in the French Court. Events and characters conform to historical records of that time with great precision, indicating a depth of research.

   Genre Breakdown: Historical Fiction - In the Margin

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   What is the difference between historical fiction and history books?

   • While history books often focus on well-known figures such as kings, queens, and political leaders, historical fiction allows readers to discover the stories of everyday people who may have been overlooked in traditional accounts.

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   Are ancient Greek poets based on historical fiction?

   • The Ancient Greek poets, too, enjoyed writing about the past, though many of their works are categorised more as epic poetry than historical fiction as they are only loosely based in historical fact. Nevertheless, this demonstrates the long standing canon of historical fiction on a global scale.

   Genre Breakdown: Historical Fiction - In the Margin

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   Is historical fiction based on a true story?

   • Historical fiction can traverse styles and form, including verse novels or comics, and of course, historical fiction can be based on a single event, such as the launch of the Challenger or based on the life of an individual like Cleopatra. The only real limit to historical fiction is the definition of what is — and what is not — historical.

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   Whether you’re keen to visit biblical Judaea or feel like living through the chaos of World War II, historical fiction can make you feel immersed in the colors and textures of the distant — or recent — past.

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   Historical fiction is a popular and diverse genre that combines elements of both history and fiction to create compelling stories set in the past. From ancient civilizations to more recent events, historical fiction offers a unique way to experience and understand different time periods and cultures.

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6. www.barnesandnoble.com › blog › 50-best-historicalThe 50 Best Historical Fiction Books of All Time - Barnes & Noble

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   May 10, 2023 · Our list of the 50 best historical fiction books includes bestsellers, bookseller picks, and award winners. Find your next historical fiction read!

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   Oct 1, 2024 · Historical novel, a novel that has as its setting a period of history and that attempts to convey the spirit, manners, and social conditions of a past age with realistic detail and fidelity (which is in some cases only apparent fidelity) to historical fact.

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   May 19, 2022 · Find below wide-ranging guide to the best historical fiction you can read right now. This guide includes both adult and young adult titles, as indicted in each category. Categories below are arranged as follows: historical fiction about different eras, historical fiction about people, historical fiction from around the globe, historical fiction ...

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   A total breakdown of the settings, characters, genre conventions and archetypes of the historical fiction genre. Plus, some bonus historical fiction book recommendations.

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    Given the popularity of historical fiction as a literary genre, there are many historical fiction authors writing in the growing number of sub-genres. Convening international annual conferences, the Historical Novel Society is