Sorry, I don't have that information. But you could check with local literature experts or libraries for a definite answer.
The first Bengali historical novel is 'Durgeshnandini' written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. It was published in 1865.
As mentioned before, Murasaki Shikibu wrote 'The Tale of Genji' which is often regarded as one of the first historical novels. She was a Japanese noblewoman who had a deep understanding of the court life of her time and was able to portray it vividly in her work.
I'm not sure exactly who wrote the first Assamese historical novel. You might need to do some research in Assamese literary history books or consult with Assamese literature scholars.
There isn't a definitive answer as to who penned the first historical romance novel. But one could argue that certain works from the past had elements that made them proto - historical romance. Writers like Walter Scott had works that were set in historical times and had some romantic elements in them. His works were very popular and might have influenced the development of what we now consider historical romance novels.
It was James Fenimore Cooper who penned the first American historical fiction novel. His work 'The Spy' introduced the idea of using fictional characters and stories to explore and bring to life the events of American history, specifically the American Revolution. His writing style and ability to create a believable historical setting made his work stand out and be recognized as the first of its kind in American historical fiction.
It's difficult to determine exactly who wrote the very first historical fiction book as the definition of the genre has evolved over time. However, some early works that could be considered historical fiction were written by ancient Greek authors like Herodotus, who included fictional elements in his historical accounts.
The first Bengali historical novel is 'Durgeshnandini'. It was created by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
The first historical fiction novel was 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer. It was about a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury and telling stories along the way. These stories covered a wide range of topics, including love, morality, and trickery, and were set in different historical and cultural contexts.
The first Bengali novel is generally considered to be 'Durgeshnandini' written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
I'm not sure. Maybe you could check with local libraries or Bengali literature experts to get the answer.