literary period: a span of time in which literature shares common intellectual, linguistic, artistic, and social influences
literary movement: a term used for pieces of literature by different authors (usually within the same period) who share similar reasons for writing in a particular way. #ownvoices is a current literary movement, characterized by authors who share a common point of view as the characters they introduce.
historical setting: the time period in which a story takes place
Historical fiction presents realistic characters and events within a historical setting. As fiction ages but retain's popular appeal, it can move from contemporary fiction to the historical fiction genre.
Historical fiction may both be written and set within time. This along with place setting, determines the attitudes and events that will impact the story.
Historical settings (examples) | Literary Periods (examples) | Literary Movements (examples) |
Regency Victorian England Western (US) Age of Sail World War II British Imperialism |
Classical Medieval Elizabethan Neoclassical Victorian Post Modern |
Romanticism Transcendentalism Naturalism Expressionism Harlem Renaissance Prakalpana |
More and more, authors are using literature to draw attention to little known historical events. Great examples include the works of author ,Ruta Septys:
Other historic events remain popular topics of literature, largely because of their impact on society. Some of the topic in our collection addressed by a number of titles include:
America's romance with the American West has waned in the last 20 years, at least when it comes to young adult. To many problematic themes: the lone rider, the womanizer, racist tropes, etc. But the western may be making a comeback. You'll recognize some of the old themes -- rugged, sometimes desolate landscapes, individuals seeking justice in a vast and largely lawless land--but the books are more exclusive. Expect more diversity and strong women to roam these plains.
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