A genre that at one point felt maligned and boringâneither serious nor sought afterâhas undergone a full-on transformation.
Like science fiction, historical fiction can speak to the present moment without necessarily responding to the most recent news headline or Twitter feud. It can also be a means of formal experimentation or inspiring empathy and identification with characters over time.
Evidence of historical fiction's resurgence is everywhere: three out of five works of fiction nominated for this year's National Book Award are historical.
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