The author argues that Smith heavily influenced the ways in which Porter conceived of the interrelations of domestic and military registers in her groundbreaking historical fiction, shaping her understandings of men, women, authorship and heroism in wartime....
got my head round how little I knew about the mechanics of fiction, a new addiction was born. I discoveredthat creative writing books aren’t just good for understanding how fiction works, they’re also there to help you solve problems: they help you understand why your hero is a bit lac...
The fact that Tom and Frank had shared a trench and command for a good while but the repression of both men meant that they knew almost nothing about each other–not really–and they couldn’t trust each other enough to let each other know about their secret lives. She really gets into...
Award-Winning Fiction, Historical & Literary Fiction - Jamie Lisa Forbes - Western Fiction - Coming-of-age Fiction, Southern Novel, History of Rodeo
these debates eventually led me to gay and lesbian historical fiction. Scholars often look down on the genre, particularly for encouraging identifications with the past that they feel are especially anachronistic when it comes to the history of sex, which attests to so much change— ...
60 Best Historical Fiction Novels of All Time Is time travel impossible? For theoretical physicists, the jury’s still out, but book lovers can answer with a resounding “no”. Whether you’re keen to visit biblical Judaea or feel like living through the chaos of World War II, historical...
For historical fiction enthusiasts,Eleonora and Josephis a cornucopia of passion, tragedy, and the spirit of enlightenment. It's a celebration of a remarkable woman whose legacy endures and a journey through a time that shaped the modern world. This novel is not just a read; it's an encount...
For historical fiction enthusiasts,Eleonora and Josephis a cornucopia of passion, tragedy, and the spirit of enlightenment. It's a celebration of a remarkable woman whose legacy endures and a journey through a time that shaped the modern world. This novel is not just a read; it's an encount...
Whether you're a major history nerd curious to learn more or just looking for an enthralling story set in the past, there are plenty of great new historical fiction books coming out in 2023 that are perfect for you. Travel from the ancient world to the 1800s, from the world wars up th...
Leslea Wahl reviews a novel for teens that focuses on the persecution of Catholics in England during the late 1500s. Crossbows and Crucifixes by Henry Garnett Review: This historical fiction for teens focuses on the persecution of Catholics in England during the late 1500s. The book follows...