historical fiction
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In contrast to the nobly principled leader of historical fiction, Mr. Levin offers up the real, flawed Shaw, a young man more vainglorious than glorious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Jolly said she was delighted to win the prize which she said made the case for historical fiction as a "really serious type of literature".
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
“Titanic” was not merely a romance; it was also historical fiction, a drama and a big-budget action.
From Salon ● Jan. 23, 2026
Co-written with partner and frequent collaborator Brady Corbet, the film continues their shared interest in historical fiction, this time based on the story of the founder of the religious sect known as the Shakers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2025
This novel is a work of historical fiction.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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