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.
Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
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Universidad de Virginia
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
11 hora para completar
Course Roadmap
In this module Professor Holsinger poses a working definition of historical fiction and sets expectations for the course content and assignments.
2 videos (Total 21 minutos), 2 readings
2 videos
How to Get the Most out of this Course8m
2 lecturas
How to Use Discussion Forums10m
Get to Know Your Classmates10m
Semana
22 horas para completar
What is Historical Fiction?
In this module Professor Holsinger details the history of the historical fiction novel through the 18th and 19th centuries.
6 videos (Total 82 minutos), 1 quiz
6 videos
The Pre-History of Historical Fiction12m
From Archive to Novel12m
Differentiating fiction and history in the 18th and 19th century10m
A look at Sir Walter Scott and work of the 18th century12m
The global reach of the historical fiction genre21m
1 ejercicio de práctica
What Is Historical Fiction?30m
Semana
31 hora para completar
Poetry and Exile in Ancient Rome: Jane Alison
In this module author and professor Jane Alison interacts with the seminar class students of Professor Holsinger’s at UVa to discuss her experience writing “The Love Artist.”
4 videos (Total 78 minutos)
4 videos
Using characters to set the set the historical context21m
An indepth look at the characters and story19m
Some challenges in historical fiction writing19m
Semana
41 hora para completar
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction
This module reviews the history of historical fiction looking at major works and authors from the 18th and 19th century including The Leatherstocking Tales, William Wells Brown, and Charles Dickens.
4 videos (Total 60 minutos), 1 quiz
4 videos
Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales (continued)15m
Brown's "Clotel": Slavery, Fiction, and a Founding Father14m
Dickens and the French Revolution: "A Tale of Two Cities"15m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction 24m
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comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
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consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
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Exceptional experience. I enjoyed the entire course. This was my first real sojourn into the genre and now I'm hooked. Thank you, very much, for sharing this quality education. Be Well.
Super wonderful class. Very educational and enjoyable. I collected more books after this class and re-read many of them. Recommend The Love Artist featured in one of the sessions.
Instructor
Bruce Holsinger
ProfessorEnglish
Acerca de Universidad de Virginia
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