HISTORICAL

FICTION
GROUP 5
Santos, Rachelyn Dyan S.
Pascual, Lyzie D.
San Pedro, Samantha
Pamo, Ma. Erika
Manalad, Michael
 Why do we need to study Historical
Fiction?
Perusing verifiable fiction permits us to be
moved by what happened.
The verifiable writer uncovered the peruser to
the inward lives of individuals over time and put,
and in doing so enlightens history's untold
stories, permitting peruser to encounter a more
complex truth.
What is the importance of Historical Fiction

Historical fiction has the control to

form associations between the past and display in
ways that actualities and dates some of the
time darken. It brings individuals out of history and
sets them next to you at the table—
whispering, chuckling, dreadful. And it can lead
its perusers in interest of the historical record.
Historical Fiction
Historical fiction transports readers to
another time and place, either real or
imagined. Writing historical fiction requires
a balance of research and creativity, and
while it often includes real people and
events, the genre offers a fiction writer
many opportunities to tell a wholly unique
story.
Let's take a look at some examples of historical fiction. First, we
have The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, written in 1885 by Mark
Twain. Set in the South long before the Civil War abolished slavery,
this novel is told from the perspective of a young teenage Huck
Finn. After running away from his drunken father, Huck hides out
with Jim, a slave, who has also run away to find his long-lost wife.
Twain's use of slang and authentic yet harsh vernacular helps to
situate the story in an era that no longer existed. Twain's depiction
of slavery and racism forced readers to reflect on the racism still
plaguing the country during the late 19th century, despite the
abolishment of slavery. The first historical fiction novel was Sir
Walter Scott's 'Waverley' which was published in 1814
Historical fiction is a literary genre
where the story takes place in the past.
Historical novels capture the details of
the time period as accurately as
possible for authenticity, including
social norms, manners, customs, and
traditions.
Example of historical fiction.

War and Peace by Leo TolstoyTolstoy’s 1869 novel - often

described as the greatest ever - chronicles the effects of the
Napoleonic wars on five aristocratic Russian families.
Deploying the technique of literary realism that he helped
develop, Tolstoy magnificently evokes the sense of an entire
social world. The narrative moves seamlessly between
characters and scenes, now describing the inanities of a
Moscow drawing room, now charting, in harrowing detail,
the chaos of war. Tolstoy’s aim was to use the techniques of
fiction to get at the “truth” of history.
What is the purpose of Historical Fiction?

Historical fiction develops an “awareness that

the events of history have an impact on the
contemporary.” Historical fiction gives “the
reader insight into the mind of a member of a
past society” and therefore induces empathy
and a “live connection between then and now.”
Theme in Historical Fiction
Evil, coming of age, power and corruption,
survival, courage and heroism, prejudice,
individual vs. society, and war. While the
historical context and events surrounding these
themes vary depending on the time period, I
would suggest that the way people react, cope,
and change is the same.
Genre in Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is a literary genre where

the story takes place in the past. Historical
novels capture the details of the time period
as accurately as possible for authenticity,
including social norms, manners, customs,
and traditions.
Characteristics in Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is a literary genre that

reconstructs past events in fictional stories.
Common characteristics of this writing genre are
the inclusion of historical events or historical
people, invented scenes and dialogue, as well as
authentic and believable details.
Characters in Historical Fiction
Whether real or imagined, characters behave in
keeping with the era they inhabit, even if they push
the boundaries. And that means discovering the
norms, attitudes, beliefs and expectations of their
time and station in life. A Roman slave differs from
a Roman centurion, as does an innkeeper from an
aristocrat in the 18th century. Your mission as writer
is to reveal the people of the past.
Settings in Historical Fiction
Setting is time and place. More than 75% of
participants in a 2013 reader survey selected ‘to bring
the past to life’ as the primary reason for reading
historical fiction. Your job as a writer is to do just that.
Even more critically, you need to transport your readers
into the past in the first few paragraphs. Consider these
opening sentences.
Plot in Historical Fiction
The plot has to make sense for the time period. And
plot will often be shaped around or by the historical
events taking place at that time. This is particularly
true when writing about famous historical figures.
When considering those historical events, remember
that you are telling a story not writing history.
Conflict in Historical Fiction
The problems faced by the characters in your story.
As with theme and plot, conflict must be realistic for
the chosen time and place. Readers will want to
understand the reasons for the conflicts you present.
An unmarried woman in the 15th century might be
forced into marriage with a difficult man or the
taking of religious vows. Both choices lead to
conflict.