![]() So, the novel itself shouldn’t be a textbook with a bit of storytelling about imagined people or even real figures in imagined situations. The time period should be reflected accurately, and yet historical details shouldn’t detract from the plot or storytelling. Historical fiction as a genre is a bit tricky. ![]() Because I think it’s important we discuss history and fiction and how historical fiction can bring us closer to history. And since fiction and drama tend to focus on Henry and his daughter Elizabeth, it’s always interesting to me to delve into the other lives and stories of other persons during this time, especially women.Īnd since I enjoyed both The White Queen and The White Princess television series by Starz, I was excited when The Spanish Princess came out. Image of Catherine of Aragon from BiographyĬatherine of Aragon was a woman I greatly admire and pity as well, for her life was fraught with loss, and hardship. ![]()
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