02213cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500006001051000028001112450052001392640051001913000047002423360026002893370026003153380036003415000031003775080046004085201314004545340045017686530039018138560042018529990017018941359UtSlPG20260610133044.0mcr n260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aZ1 aNield, Jonathan,d1863-12aA Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1998  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1998-06-01  aThis etext was prepared by Donald Lainson  a"A Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales" by Jonathan Nield is a reference work written during the early 20th century. It serves as a comprehensive guide to notable historical novels and tales, categorizing them by various historical periods from the pre-Christian era to the 19th century. Nield consolidates his insights and selections based on years of diligent reading and analysis, aiming to assist teachers, students, and general readers in navigating the rich landscape of historical fiction.  At the start of the guide, Nield provides an introduction outlining his purpose and methodology for compiling the list of historical novels. He emphasizes the importance of historical accuracy in fiction while also acknowledging the inherent limitations of novelists in depicting past events realistically. The introduction contains notable quotes, including an observation by Carlyle about the historical narrative's focus on people's lives rather than mere facts. Nield further explores the intersection of fiction and history, encouraging readers to appreciate the artistic and educational value of historical novels, and prepares them for the expansive list that follows, structured by different eras and highlighting influential authors in the genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHistorical fiction -- Bibliography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1359  c43475d43475