Historical Fiction Novel

A Historical Fiction Novel is a novel that combines historical setting accuracy with fictional narrative elements.

• AKA: Historical Novel, Period Fiction Novel, Historical Romance Novel.
• Context:
  • It can typically blend historical facts with fictional characters.
  • It can typically recreate historical period atmosphere through period-accurate details.
  • It can typically explore historical themes through contemporary perspectives.
  • It can often incorporate real historical figures alongside fictional protagonists.
  • It can often address modern issues through historical allegory.
  • It can range from being a Historically Accurate Historical Fiction Novel to being a Historical Fantasy Novel, depending on its factual adherence.
  • It can range from being an Ancient Period Historical Fiction Novel to being a Recent History Novel, depending on its temporal setting.
  • It can range from being a Regional Historical Fiction Novel to being a Global Historical Fiction Novel, depending on its geographical scope.
  • It can range from being a Literary Historical Fiction Novel to being a Popular Historical Fiction Novel, depending on its market positioning.
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• Examples:
  • Ancient Historical Fiction Novels, such as:
    • I, Claudius Novel for roman empire setting.
    • Gates of Fire Novel for ancient greece setting.
  • Medieval Historical Fiction Novels, such as:
    • Pillars of the Earth Novel for medieval cathedral building.
    • Ivanhoe Novel for medieval england setting.
  • Asian Historical Fiction Novels, such as:
    • "Shogun" Novel for feudal japan setting.
    • "Tai-Pan" Novel for colonial hong kong setting.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Contemporary Fiction Novel, which lacks historical setting.
  • Historical Non-Fiction Book, which lacks fictional elements.
  • Fantasy Novel, which lacks historical accuracy.
• See: Novel, Historical Fiction, Fiction Genre, Period Literature, Historical Accuracy, Literary Genre, Narrative Fiction.

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