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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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Instructor: Bruce Holsinger
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Reviewed on Mar 22, 2021
I learned so very much in this course. The seminars with authors are a highlight and book recommendations are great if you like the genre.
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2015
A very interesting course. Only negative thing is that some of the authors are not very good at leading a lecture, and seem to stumble in their words a lot.
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2020
I'm not sure why I took this course. I'm glad I did. I enjoyed all the books and the interaction with authors. This was a way to experience literature without writting 5 papers on a book.
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