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.
Summary of the syllabus
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
Meet the instructor
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Bruce Holsinger- Professor, English
Where the course will be
The course is offered by the University of Virginia and is available on the Coursera website. Click the enroll button below for more information.
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