Epic Historical Novel

An Epic Historical Novel is a novel that features sweeping narrative scope across extended historical periods.

• AKA: Historical Epic Novel, Historical Saga Novel, Grand Historical Novel.
• Context:
  • It can typically span multiple generations through family saga structures.
  • It can typically encompass major historical events within narrative frameworks.
  • It can typically feature large character ensembles across social hierarchy levels.
  • It can often exceed 500 page length through comprehensive storytelling.
  • It can often incorporate parallel plotlines through interwoven narrative threads.
  • It can range from being a Single-Volume Epic Historical Novel to being a Multi-Volume Epic Historical Novel, depending on its publication format.
  • It can range from being a National Epic Historical Novel to being an International Epic Historical Novel, depending on its geographical scope.
  • It can range from being a War Epic Historical Novel to being a Peace Epic Historical Novel, depending on its conflict emphasis.
  • It can range from being a Literary Epic Historical Novel to being a Popular Epic Historical Novel, depending on its market position.
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• Examples:
  • Asian Epic Historical Novels, such as:
    • "Shogun" Novel for feudal japan epic.
    • Noble House Novel for hong kong business epic.
  • European Epic Historical Novels, such as:
    • War and Peace Novel for napoleonic era epic.
    • I, Claudius Novel for roman empire epic.
  • American Epic Historical Novels, such as:
    • Gone with the Wind Novel for civil war epic.
    • Lonesome Dove Novel for western frontier epic.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Short Historical Novel, which lacks epic scope.
  • Contemporary Epic Novel, which lacks historical setting.
  • Biographical Novel, which lacks sweeping scope.
• See: Novel, Historical Fiction Novel, Epic Literature, Saga Novel, Family Saga, Multi-Generational Novel, Historical Drama.

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