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List Of Historical Fiction By Time Period
This list of historical fiction is designed to provide examples of notable works of historical fiction (in literature, film, comics, etc.) organized by time period. For a more exhaustive list of historical novels by period, see :Historical novels by setting, which lists relevant Wikipedia categories; see also the larger List of historical novels, which is organized by country, as well as the more general :Historical novels and :Historical fiction. Novels Set in Prehistory (c. 30,000 BC – 3000 BC) *''Earth's Children'' series by Jean Auel *''Stonehenge'' by Bernard Cornwell * ''Pillar of the Sky'' by Cecelia Holland *'' Mammoth Trilogy'' by Stephen Baxter *'' The Gathering Night'' by Margaret Elphinstone *'' Chronicles of Ancient Darkness'' by Michelle Paver *'' First North Americans'' by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear *'' The King Must Die'' and '' The Bull from the Sea'' by Mary Renault *'' The Inheritors'' by William Golding *''The Quest for Fire'' by J.-H. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which the plot takes place in a setting related to the past events, but is fictional. Although the term is commonly used as a synonym for historical fiction literature, it can also be applied to other types of narrative, including theatre, opera, cinema, and television, as well as video games and graphic novels. An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the depicted period. Authors also frequently choose to explore notable historical figures in these settings, allowing readers to better understand how these individuals might have responded to their environments. The historical romance usually seeks to romanticize eras of the past. Some subgenres such as alternate history and historical fantasy insert intentionally ahistorical or speculative elements into a novel. Works of historical fiction are sometimes criticized for lack of authe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
