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The Devil's Arithmetic.
Most of Shakespeare's plays are based on actual people, however he take considerable liberty with the fact which makes them fiction.
"Historical fiction" is a genre of fiction that refers to works that take place within a specific historical period. What defines "historical" depends on the publisher, but it's usually at least 50 years old, if not older. There are various historical subgenres too, depending on the publisher and other genres the story might fit into. For example, there are historical romance fiction stories, and within that category, there are "Regency" (1811-1820) stories, Westerns, Medieval, and so on.
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Yes, it is an historical fiction book.
Washington Irving popularized American historical fiction.
Historical fiction is based on real events, but told in a fictional story.
Yes, the My Name is America series is historical fiction.
Joanna Maitland has written: 'His cavalry lady' -- subject(s): Women soldiers, Fiction, Disguise 'His reluctant mistress' -- subject(s): OverDrive, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction 'Rake's Reward' 'My Lady Angel' 'His Silken Seduction' -- subject(s): Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, OverDrive
yes, the Little House on the Prairie is a historical fiction book
Historical fiction is fiction set in the past - that is a made up story that takes place in a historical time, but non-fiction is not fiction, it is factual, it is true information, not a story.
Historical Fiction, Fiction,
Historical fiction is a genre of literature in which the narrative is set in the past and incorporates historical events, people, or settings. While the story may be fictional, it is typically grounded in accurate historical contexts and seeks to vividly portray the time period in which it is set. This genre often blends fact with fiction to entertain and educate readers about specific historical periods.
Lois Parkinson Zamora has written: 'Narrar El Apocalipsis' 'Writing the Apocalypse' -- subject(s): American Historical fiction, American fiction, Historical fiction, American, Historical fiction, Spanish American, History and criticism, Spanish American Historical fiction, Spanish American fiction 'Magical Realism'