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   Why is it worth reading historical fiction?

   • Historical fiction is worth reading because it allows us to understand the extremes of human behavior. The novel can explore various ways of facing, understanding and living with the horrific events in the past. Historical fiction helps us retain the past, as Noble purposes indeed.

   10 Thoughts on the Purpose of Historical Fiction

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   Is historical fiction a good book?

   • This is a shame, because I believe historical fiction is one of the most engaging genres you can read. Like fantasy or science fiction, historical fiction takes you to another time and place. But the difference is that historical fiction describes real events and daily life. Learning about life in a different time period is fascinating.

   Why You Should Read Historical Fiction and 9 Books to Start With

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   Does historical fiction make history alive?

   • Cliché, perhaps, but historical fiction does ‘make history alive.’ Through narrative, details, dialogue, scene description, a reader feels more connected with the story then through a straight-up historic text. Makes you WANT to read the ‘real story.’ Upon my next bookstore outing, I will be picking up a copy of Houdini’s biography.

   The Pros & Cons of Historical Fiction - Literati Pulp

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   What is a reader of historical fiction Looking for?

   • As a reader of historical fiction, I’m looking for something bigger than a simple reconstruction of history. I’m looking to experience a new world, to enter a new and de-familiarized version of the past.

   Historical Fiction is More Important Than Ever: 10 Writers Weigh In

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   What are the benefits of reading historical fiction with kids?

   • An unintended benefit of having read so much historical fiction with these kids is that this repository of stories has been the basis for some very insightful discussions about current events.

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   Do you read historical fiction on YouTube?

   • Many of the YouTube book channels I follow have plenty of content about contemporary books and fantasy books. But very few of them read any historical fiction, much less focus on it. When I started working at a library, I again found many readers of fantasy and literary fiction.

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2. bookriot.com › read-historical-fictionWhy You Should Read Historical Fiction and 9 Books to Start With

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   Apr 27, 2020 · Here's why this reader thinks you should read historical fiction and some favorite books that aren't about WWII to get you into the genre.

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   Apr 24, 2017 · Reading historical fiction has colored my decisions and changed my actions—I truly believe it has made me a better person. I asked nine other authors what they thought about the importance of historical fiction and why reading historical books is more crucial now than ever before.

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5. fully-booked.ca › editorials › why-historicalWhy Is Historical Fiction So Important To Read

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   May 27, 2024 · Through compelling narratives, engaging characters, and interesting plotlines, historical fiction can be an invaluable tool for better understanding important events, periods, and figures that have shaped our world. This strength is multidimensional, too.

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   Feb 3, 2022 · Do you remember feeling so invested in the story or what you were learning that you would keep reading even when you needed to use the bathroom or were hungry? To replicate that feeling, or to experience it for the first time, all you need to do is find the right books to read.

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   Sep 14, 2016 · Cliché, perhaps, but historical fiction does ‘make history alive.’ Through narrative, details, dialogue, scene description, a reader feels more connected with the story then through a straight-up historic text.

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   Apr 14, 2015 · Historical fiction develops an “ awareness that the events of history have an impact on the contemporary.”. Historical fiction gives “the reader insight into the mind of a member of a past society” and therefore induces empathy and a “ live connection between then and now.”.

9. www.esquire.com › historical-fiction-mainstreamWhy Historical Fiction Is Going Mainstream - Esquire

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   Nov 17, 2023 · Evidence of historical fiction’s resurgence is everywhere: three out of five works of fiction nominated for this year’s National Book Award are historical. Hernan Diaz’s Trust won the ...