2006-09-28 03:42:11 · 4 answers · asked by ts27 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
by "historical" I mean that the time period in which the story takes place relates to ancient times like the roman empire, middle ages.... Novels such as Spartacus, Quo Vadis?, etc.
2006-09-28 03:52:21 · update #1
When authors wrote novels in the 19th century it was not called 'historical' it was a modern novel. Now in the 21st century these 19th century novels have become 'historical'
2006-09-28 03:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ya-sai 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably for the same reasons writers write historical fiction today--some people find history fascinating. Their interest in history leads them to imagine and create their own stories within the historical framework. Plus I think writers sometimes like writing "once upon a time" stories in which the reader can escape their present reality.
2006-09-28 11:27:09 · answer #2 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you add some info about what you are looking for? "Historical novel" is a very broad term.
2006-09-28 10:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by DutchApplePie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To stay out of the poorhouse or stay out of Debtors Prison.
2006-09-28 20:38:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋