LH17-V. THE HISTORY BEHIND THE HISTORICAL NOVEL

What is the historical novel and where did it come from? Some claim that Sir Walter Scott wrote the first novel based on a true event or a real-life character in 1814 with his popular book, Waverly. But others believe the genre goes back much further, to ancient times, almost 3,000 years ago. Follow author Sherry V. Ostroff as you explore the elements of this popular genre and the history behind the historical novel.