The Historical Novel - Paperback

by Jerome de Groot (Author)

In this new edition of The Historical Novel, Jerome de Groot charts the evolution of one of literature's most beloved and complex forms. From its 18th-century origins to postmodern and contemporary historical fiction, de Groot reveals how historical fiction continues to challenge, provoke, and transform our understanding of the past.

Author Biography

Jerome de Groot is Professor of Literature and Culture at the University of Manchester, UK. He is the author of Remaking History: The Past in Contemporary Historical Fictions (2015), Consuming History: Historians and Heritage in Contemporary Popular Culture, Second Edition (2016), and Double Helix History: Genetics and the Past (2023).