The Role of Fiction in History
2002-11-09T09:59:25-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/BookTV_default-image.jpgThe panelists talked about historical fiction and explained how they approach writing such books. The authors talk about the relationship between historical facts and elements of fiction within the novel, and how to balance the two. They also responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Long moderated the panel.
Ms. Long is the author of Where the Sun Never Shines. Mr. Baker is the author of Paradise Alley. Mr. Goodman is the author of The Shadow of God: A Novel of War and Faith. Mr. Kelley is the author of The Captain’s Wife.
Ms. Long is the author of Where the Sun Never Shines. Mr. Baker is the author of Paradise Alley. Mr. Goodman is the author of The Shadow of God: A Novel of War and Faith. Mr. Kelley is the author of The Captain’s Wife.
The panelists talked about historical fiction and explained how they approach writing such books. The authors talk about the relationship between… read more
The panelists talked about historical fiction and explained how they approach writing such books. The authors talk about the relationship between historical facts and elements of fiction within the novel, and how to balance the two. They also responded to questions from the audience. Ms. Long moderated the panel.
Ms. Long is the author of Where the Sun Never Shines. Mr. Baker is the author of Paradise Alley. Mr. Goodman is the author of The Shadow of God: A Novel of War and Faith. Mr. Kelley is the author of The Captain’s Wife. close
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