Historical Fiction - Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2021年1月21日 · Discussions on historical fiction writing and authors. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
Worst Historical Fiction you have read. | Science Fiction & Fantasy …
2012年7月29日 · Many thanks Pyan. Yes, at least five historical ones: the two Claudius novels, King Jesus, The Golden Fleece, and Count Belisarius. His best work, though, (IMHO) is one I've read dozens of times over the last umpty-um years, is …
Books and Literature - Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2024年10月8日 · Discussions on historical fiction writing and authors. Threads 185 Messages 2.8K. Threads 185 Messages 2.8K.
Are Westerns classed as historical? | Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2007年10月11日 · Historical fiction writers try to get their facts straight, often using a fictional character to allow the reader to experience actual events. Westerns rely on an idealised picture as a framework to adventure stories and their historical content is minimal. Cowboys - Hardworking cattlemen or brutal thugs.
Ancient Egyptian Historical Science Fiction | Page 2 | Science …
2011年8月22日 · For historical fiction, I can highly recommend the Lord of the Two Lands series by Pauline Gedge. Over three books, it covers the revolts against the Hyksos pharaohs, told from the POV of a noble Egyptian family of ancient lineage. Gedge has been penning fiction set in ancient Egypt for almost 40 years, and knows her business.
Hilary Mantel and Women in Historical Fiction
2008年11月10日 · I think Mantel is falling into the trap of believing her preference for the writing of historical fiction is the right one and everyone else should follow it or get out of the business. But writing is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. There are no absolutes in fiction writing and certainly no obligation to be historically accurate.
Mary Renault - Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2015年11月28日 · I read The Bull From the Sea and The King Must Die (its precursor) earlier this year, and really enjoyed them. . Probably the latter (the first written) is the more coherent narrative, which deals with Theseus's adventures in Minoan Cre
Pictish Ring Discovered | Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2003年7月24日 · 10,794. Location. Scotland. Sep 21, 2024. #1. The Picts are probably one of the pre-Scottish people we know the least about so this is a big find. And just on a SF/F note, doesn't that ring look like it has an eye in the middle? It makes me wonder if …
Japanese historical fiction - Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2006年10月26日 · Not so much historical fiction as historical fantasy, and I've only read the first book in the trilogy, but Lian Hearn's Tales of the Otori series is very popular. I believe a prequel to the series recently came out, called The Harsh Cry of the Heron. You might check those out
KM AShman - A Land Divided | Science Fiction & Fantasy forum
2002年11月23日 · Notice this on Amazon - historical fiction series about William the Conqueror's campaign in Wales: A Land Divided (The Blood of Kings Book 1) eBook: K. M. Ashman: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store Not sure what it's like, but thought some people may be interested - and perhaps comment if familiar with it, letting us know what they thought of it.