There's also 'Homegoing' by Yaa Gyasi. This novel tells the story of two half - sisters from different villages in Ghana and follows their descendants over generations. It weaves together different historical periods and cultures in a really interesting way, showing how history impacts the lives of individuals and families.
Another one is 'Wolf Hall' by Hilary Mantel. It presents a different view of Thomas Cromwell and the Tudor court. Mantel's writing is very detailed and makes the historical period come alive. And 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry also belongs to this category. It combines historical elements of Victorian England with a touch of mystery and the exploration of scientific ideas at that time.
Well, one characteristic is that it often blends traditional historical elements with modern storytelling techniques. For example, it might use non - linear narratives.
One of the well - known works is 'Ivanhoe' by Sir Walter Scott. It's set in medieval England and features knights, damsels in distress, and a lot of action. Another is 'The Scarlet Letter' by Nathaniel Hawthorne, which although set in Puritan New England, has elements of Romanticism in its exploration of the human psyche and the historical context. And 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, which has a historical backdrop and is full of intense passion and complex characters, can also be considered as part of this genre.
There is also 'The Photographer of the Lost' by Caroline Scott. This novel delves into Scottish history in a very engaging way. It combines elements of mystery and historical events, making it a great read for those interested in 2017 Scottish historical fiction. The characters are well - developed and the plot is full of twists and turns.
Sure. 'I, Claudius' by Robert Graves is excellent. It gives a fictionalized but well - researched account of the Roman Empire from the perspective of Claudius. It's full of political intrigue and fascinating characters.
One great NPR historical fiction work is 'The Underground Railroad' by Colson Whitehead. It presents a unique take on the Underground Railroad as an actual railroad underground, blending historical facts with elements of magical realism.
One example is 'The Sparrow' by Mary Doria Russell. It deals with themes related to faith and exploration in a way that has Catholic undertones.
Sorry, I'm not familiar with any specific 'new ceres fiction' works as it's not a widely known term to me. But you could try searching for it in specialized science - fiction or new - genre literature databases or websites.
China Miéville's 'Perdido Street Station' is a great example of new weird fiction. It has a complex and detailed world - building with all sorts of strange creatures and a really unique setting.
Sorry, I'm not familiar enough with 'new emp fiction' to recommend specific works at the moment.