Historical Fiction: A Guide to the Genre

by Sarah L. Johnson

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159158129X
• ISBN13: 9781591581291
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 836 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Great reference

This book is a very helpful resource for anyone interested in the vast and varying area of historic fiction. I found the descriptions of the different categories--genres within the genre most helpful. An excellent guide to historic fiction in its many forms and faces, as well as a a guide for great books genre aside. A huge endeavor to research and organize and Sarah has done us a great service. A must for historic fiction lovers, writers, librarians and those in the industry. So many good books, so little time!