History and Fiction: An Uneasy Marriage?
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This essay discusses the relationship between history as a science and fiction as a genre of literature. It starts with a brief digression on the characteristics and pitfalls of the historical novel, including its development over time. Past experience is highlighted with the aid of a selection of acknowledged novelists making intensive use of historical information. Recent new trends are illustrated by professional historians becoming novelists. A final section offers reflections on how to combine the demands of authenticity in history with the demands of drama in literary fiction.
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2002 ◽
Vol 31
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pp. 377-398
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2013 ◽
Vol 34
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pp. 82-89
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2010 ◽
Vol 57
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pp. 354-359
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