Historical Fiction
A Guide to the Genre
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ABC-CLIO
A complete guide to one of today's hottest genres, organizing more than 3,800 titles according to reading preferences.
Unlike guides that take a simple geographic-chronological approach to listing historical fiction, this book takes a genre approach, with chapters devoted to historical … More »
A complete guide to one of today's hottest genres, organizing more than 3,800 titles according to reading preferences.
Unlike guides that take a simple geographic-chronological approach to listing historical fiction, this book takes a genre approach, with chapters devoted to historical … More »
ABC-CLIO
A complete guide to one of today's hottest genres, organizing more than 3,800 titles according to reading preferences.
Unlike guides that take a simple geographic-chronological approach to listing historical fiction, this book takes a genre approach, with chapters devoted to historical romances, mysteries, adventures, etc. By grouping titles by subgenre and theme, and describing their features and plots, it guides users to similar titles and read-alikes. Focusing on English-language novels published since the mid '90s, plus the perennial favorites commonly available in libraries, it details 3,800 books set in times prior to the mid-20th century. Appendices contain lists of award-winning titles and targeted reading lists. Detailed indexes are available for authors, titles, subjects, time/place, and character names. An essential guide for readers' advisors and other professionals who guide readers in book selection, this book will also aid in collection development.
Book News
This resource for librarians and general readers lists both recently-published and classic novels for adults in the historical fiction genre. Each of 13 chapters covers one subgenre within historical fiction (i.e. sagas, westerns, Christian novels, and historical fantasy) and is further divided into themes (prairie romances, American Naval warfare, Arthurian fantasy, etc.). Annotations for individual novels include author, title, publisher, original publication date, and number of pages, followed by a concise plot summary. Johnson (Booth Library, Eastern Illinois U.) is an editor at the Historical Novels Review. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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A complete guide to one of today's hottest genres, organizing more than 3,800 titles according to reading preferences.
Unlike guides that take a simple geographic-chronological approach to listing historical fiction, this book takes a genre approach, with chapters devoted to historical romances, mysteries, adventures, etc. By grouping titles by subgenre and theme, and describing their features and plots, it guides users to similar titles and read-alikes. Focusing on English-language novels published since the mid '90s, plus the perennial favorites commonly available in libraries, it details 3,800 books set in times prior to the mid-20th century. Appendices contain lists of award-winning titles and targeted reading lists. Detailed indexes are available for authors, titles, subjects, time/place, and character names. An essential guide for readers' advisors and other professionals who guide readers in book selection, this book will also aid in collection development.
Book News
This resource for librarians and general readers lists both recently-published and classic novels for adults in the historical fiction genre. Each of 13 chapters covers one subgenre within historical fiction (i.e. sagas, westerns, Christian novels, and historical fantasy) and is further divided into themes (prairie romances, American Naval warfare, Arthurian fantasy, etc.). Annotations for individual novels include author, title, publisher, original publication date, and number of pages, followed by a concise plot summary. Johnson (Booth Library, Eastern Illinois U.) is an editor at the Historical Novels Review. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Imprint:
Westport, Conn. - Libraries Unlimited
Pages:
813
ISBN:
159158129X
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Appeal of the past -- Traditional historical novels -- Multi-period epics -- Romancing the past -- Sagas -- Western historical novels -- Historical mysteries -- Adventures in history -- Historical thrillers -- Literary historical novels -- Christian historical fiction -- Time-slip novels -- Alternate history -- Historical fantasy -- Resources for librarians and readers
Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Appeal of the past -- Traditional historical novels -- Multi-period epics -- Romancing the past -- Sagas -- Western historical novels -- Historical mysteries -- Adventures in history -- Historical thrillers -- Literary historical novels -- Christian historical fiction -- Time-slip novels -- Alternate history -- Historical fantasy -- Resources for librarians and readers
Statement of responsibility:
Sarah L. Johnson
Characteristics:
xxi, 813 p. ;,26 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Johnson, Sarah L.
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