Historical Fiction

In-depth critical discussions on a variety of literary of works engaging with history and that pair well with historical readings - Plus complimentary, unlimited online access to the full content of this great literary reference.This volume encourages readers to engage with plots based on historical events and characters in several ways. They may re-imagine history in cases where it is reconstructed; become better acquainted with history as it is personalized through specific characters; and, perhaps most importantly, even question historical fact. This volume considers fiction drawn from fact and the implications of interpreting and reinterpreting historical events.