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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
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About Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
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.
What You Will Learn?
- Course Roadmap What is Historical Fiction? Poetry and Exile in Ancient Rome: Jane Alison Two Centuries of Historical Fiction 19th Century Historical Fiction Seminar with Katherine Howe Seminar with Geraldine Brooks Seminar with Mary Beth Keane Seminar with Yangsze Choo Dialogues in Historical Fiction Assignments and Wrap-Up Resources.