Creating Memory

Historical Fiction and the English Civil Wars

Autori

• Farah Mendlesohn

Parametri

Pagine

340pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Arte / Cultura
• Biografie e pensieri
• Storia
• Storia del mondo
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the English Civil Wars and their impact on political identities in England, Ireland, and Scotland, this book explores how historical fiction, particularly for young readers, has shaped popular memory of these events. Through an analysis of nearly two hundred works, it highlights the intricate relationship between fiction and history, revealing how children's literature has influenced perceptions of the English Civil War over the past three centuries. Farah Mendlesohn's insights provide a unique perspective on the cultural significance of these narratives.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2020