A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers.
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1Course Roadmap
In this module Professor Holsinger poses a working definition of historical fiction and sets expectations for the course content and assignments.
2 個視頻 （總計 21 分鐘）, 2 個閱讀材料
2 個視頻
How to Get the Most out of this Course8分鐘
2 個閱讀材料
How to Use Discussion Forums10分鐘
Get to Know Your Classmates10分鐘
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2What is Historical Fiction?
In this module Professor Holsinger details the history of the historical fiction novel through the 18th and 19th centuries.
6 個視頻 （總計 82 分鐘）, 1 個測驗
6 個視頻
The Pre-History of Historical Fiction12分鐘
From Archive to Novel12分鐘
Differentiating fiction and history in the 18th and 19th century10分鐘
A look at Sir Walter Scott and work of the 18th century12分鐘
The global reach of the historical fiction genre21分鐘
1 個練習
What Is Historical Fiction?30分鐘
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3Poetry and Exile in Ancient Rome: Jane Alison
In this module author and professor Jane Alison interacts with the seminar class students of Professor Holsinger’s at UVa to discuss her experience writing “The Love Artist.”
4 個視頻 （總計 78 分鐘）
4 個視頻
Using characters to set the set the historical context21分鐘
An indepth look at the characters and story19分鐘
Some challenges in historical fiction writing19分鐘
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4Two Centuries of Historical Fiction
This module reviews the history of historical fiction looking at major works and authors from the 18th and 19th century including The Leatherstocking Tales, William Wells Brown, and Charles Dickens.
4 個視頻 （總計 60 分鐘）, 1 個測驗
4 個視頻
Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales (continued)15分鐘
Brown's "Clotel": Slavery, Fiction, and a Founding Father14分鐘
Dickens and the French Revolution: "A Tale of Two Cities"15分鐘
1 個練習
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction 24分鐘
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Bruce Holsinger
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