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javasaurus) wrote2007-03-15 04:19 pm
javasaurus) wrote2007-03-15 04:19 pm
Historical fiction?
From a conversation at work, the following questions:
What is the difference between "historical fiction" and fiction with a historical setting? And how far back in time do you need to go to be "historical" in this sense? Could fiction written with a modern setting be considered historical fiction in the future?
What is the difference between "historical fiction" and fiction with a historical setting? And how far back in time do you need to go to be "historical" in this sense? Could fiction written with a modern setting be considered historical fiction in the future?
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That said, I have seen some really cool stuff on it that has nothing to do with WWI or WWII. Things like the armor of Troy (basically flak vests), the death of Tutankhamon, etc..