In Defense of Historical Literature: Essays on American History, Autobiography, Drama, and Fiction |
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... fiction - always takes liberties with " the facts . " For this reason among others , the curricula of English ... fiction , and historical drama . From the need for literary study of history I proceed to the value of historical knowledge ...
... fiction - always takes liberties with " the facts . " For this reason among others , the curricula of English ... fiction , and historical drama . From the need for literary study of history I proceed to the value of historical knowledge ...
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... fiction and journalism : the flashback , the abrupt description of brutal fact that is to stand as symbol of a much larger action . These devices are not bad in themselves , but the flamboyant way they are used often suggests that the ...
... fiction and journalism : the flashback , the abrupt description of brutal fact that is to stand as symbol of a much larger action . These devices are not bad in themselves , but the flamboyant way they are used often suggests that the ...
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Essays on American History, Autobiography, Drama, and Fiction David Levin. CHAPTER 4 Historical Fact in Fiction and Drama : The Salem Witchcraft Trials Indeed , all Jury - men should be , Boni Homines , that is to Say , Good Men . Our ...
Essays on American History, Autobiography, Drama, and Fiction David Levin. CHAPTER 4 Historical Fact in Fiction and Drama : The Salem Witchcraft Trials Indeed , all Jury - men should be , Boni Homines , that is to Say , Good Men . Our ...
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