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Focusing on the English Civil Wars and their impact on political identities in England, Ireland, and Scotland, this book explores how historical fiction, particularly for young readers, has shaped popular memory of these events. Through an analysis of nearly two hundred works, it highlights the intricate relationship between fiction and history, revealing how children's literature has influenced perceptions of the English Civil War over the past three centuries. Farah Mendlesohn's insights provide a unique perspective on the cultural significance of these narratives.
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Creating Memory, Farah Mendlesohn
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Creating Memory
- Subtitle
- Historical Fiction and the English Civil Wars
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Farah Mendlesohn
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9783030545369
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Literary Studies
- Rating
- 4.65 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the English Civil Wars and their impact on political identities in England, Ireland, and Scotland, this book explores how historical fiction, particularly for young readers, has shaped popular memory of these events. Through an analysis of nearly two hundred works, it highlights the intricate relationship between fiction and history, revealing how children's literature has influenced perceptions of the English Civil War over the past three centuries. Farah Mendlesohn's insights provide a unique perspective on the cultural significance of these narratives.