Historical fiction
Also known as: historic fiction
Historical fiction is a literary genre in which a fictitious plot takes place in the setting of particular real historical events.
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Primary literary genre of the author
Waltari is most famous for his mastery of the historical novel, using meticulous research to reconstruct ancient settings like the Amarna period.
literary genre of the work
Understanding the conventions of the historical novel genre helps contextualize how Waltari blends documented history with fictionalized character arcs.