The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time : 70 Novels in One Edition: Love Through the Ages – From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30s

The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Austen to the stark realism of Thomas Hardy, and the psychological depth of Henry James, this anthology highlights the adaptability and enduring appeal of the historical novel as a genre. Noteworthy are the varied narrative voices that reflect the evolution of literary styles through the ages. The backgrounds of the contributing authors in 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' are as diverse as the stories they tell. From the pioneering feminist perspectives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Hays to the complex character portrayals by the Brontë sisters and the epic adventures delineated by Alexandre Dumas, each author's unique experience enriches this collection. The anthology is aligned with significant literary movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, allowing the reader to trace the development of historical fiction as both art and commentary. By bringing together such varied voices, the collection offers a palpable sense of the changing socio-political landscapes that influenced these writers. 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' is a must-read for anyone interested in the progression of historical fiction as a mirror to society. Readers are provided with a rare opportunity to engage directly with the dialogues, conflicts, and narratives that shaped literary epochs. This anthology not only serves as a comprehensive guide through the corridors of the past but also fosters an appreciation of the literary craftsmanship and historical understanding that these monumental works embody.

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The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time : 70 Novels in One Edition: Love Through the Ages – From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30s

The anthology 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' presents an expansive array of narratives that collectively explore the depths of human experience through the lens of historical fiction. With contributions from a stellar cast of writers, including giants such as Leo Tolstoy and F. Scott Fitzgerald, the collection spans continents and centuries, intricately weaving the personal with the historical in a range of literary styles. From the refined societal observations of Jane Austen to the stark realism of Thomas Hardy, and the psychological depth of Henry James, this anthology highlights the adaptability and enduring appeal of the historical novel as a genre. Noteworthy are the varied narrative voices that reflect the evolution of literary styles through the ages. The backgrounds of the contributing authors in 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' are as diverse as the stories they tell. From the pioneering feminist perspectives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Hays to the complex character portrayals by the Brontë sisters and the epic adventures delineated by Alexandre Dumas, each author's unique experience enriches this collection. The anthology is aligned with significant literary movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, allowing the reader to trace the development of historical fiction as both art and commentary. By bringing together such varied voices, the collection offers a palpable sense of the changing socio-political landscapes that influenced these writers. 'The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time' is a must-read for anyone interested in the progression of historical fiction as a mirror to society. Readers are provided with a rare opportunity to engage directly with the dialogues, conflicts, and narratives that shaped literary epochs. This anthology not only serves as a comprehensive guide through the corridors of the past but also fosters an appreciation of the literary craftsmanship and historical understanding that these monumental works embody.

  1. Love Through the Eras (70 Historical Romances – Boxed Set) : 70 Novels in One Edition: From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30s

    D. K. Broster, Jane Austen, Leo Tolstoy, Edith Wharton, Guy De Maupassant, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Maria Edgeworth, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Fanny Burney, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mrs. Olifant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Samuel Richardson, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Henry James, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Thomas Hardy, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Grace Livingston Hill, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Fanny Fern, Lady Charlotte Bury, Mary Angela Dickens, Robert Williams Buchanan, Georg Ebers, Philip Meadows Taylor, Gilbert Parker, Anthony Trollope, F. Scott Fitzgerald, María Ruiz de Burton, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Mary Hays, Louis Hémon, Madame de La Fayette, Lady Sydney Morgan, A. E. Mason

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  2. The Dark Mile : Historical Romance Novel

    D. K. Broster

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  3. Child Royal : The Story of Mary Queen of Scots

    D. K. Broster

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  4. The Jacobite Trilogy : The Flight of the Heron, The Gleam in the North & The Dark Mile

    D. K. Broster

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  5. Regency Romance Novels - Book Set : Exploring the Richness of Regency Romance Literature

    Stendhal, George MacDonald, Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Maria Edgeworth, Henry Fielding, Mary Wollstonecraft, William Makepeace Thackeray, Fanny Burney, Mary Hays, Loudon, D. K. Broster, Eliza Haywood, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Lady Sydney Morgan, R.D. Blackmore, Goethe, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Olifant

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  6. The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time : 70 Novels in One Edition: Love Through the Ages – From Ancient Egypt to the Roaring 30s

    Charlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Henry James, Samuel Richardson, Jane Austen, Guy De Maupassant, Thomas Hardy, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Edith Wharton, Maria Edgeworth, Henry Fielding, Anthony Trollope, Alexandre Dumas, Mary Wollstonecraft, Louis Hémon, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Makepeace Thackeray, Grace Livingston Hill, Gilbert Parker, Fanny Fern, Georg Ebers, Fanny Burney, Mary Hays, Robert Williams Buchanan, Mary Angela Dickens, Madame La Fayette, F. Scott Fitzgerald, D. K. Broster, Sabine Baring-Gould, Eliza Haywood, Leo Tolstoy, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Lady Sydney Morgan, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Olifant, María Ruiz de Burton, Lady Charlotte Bury, Philip Meadows Taylor

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  7. D. K. Broster Collection : Romantic Tales Across History: A Literary Journey with D. K. Broster

    D. K. Broster

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  8. Mr. Rowl (Historical Novel) : Highland Intrigue: A Tale of Love, Honor, and Betrayal in 18th-Century Scotland

    D. K. Broster

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  9. The Flight of the Heron (Historical Novel) : A Tale of Rebellion: Love, Loss, and Triumph in 18th Century Scotland

    D. K. Broster

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  10. The Collected Works of D. K. Broster : Historical Novels, Victorian Romances & Short Stories

    D. K. Broster

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  11. The Flight of the Heron : Historical Novel

    D. K. Broster

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  12. The Greatest Historical Novels & Romances of D. K. Broster : The Flight of the Heron, Child Royal, The Dark Mile…

    D. K. Broster

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