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_aNield, Jonathan, _d1863- |
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| 245 | 1 | 2 | _aA Guide to the Best Historical Novels and Tales |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1998-06-01 | ||
| 508 | _aThis etext was prepared by Donald Lainson | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
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| 653 | _aHistorical fiction -- Bibliography | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1359 |
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