I would also suggest 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett. This novel is set in 12th - century England and follows the building of a cathedral. It has a lot of historical details about the period, like the feudal system, the power struggles between the church and the nobility, and the lives of the common people.
One of the well - known short stories in historical fiction is 'A Sound of Thunder' by Ray Bradbury. Although it's a science - fiction - ish take on history, it makes you think about how small changes can have huge impacts on the future. Also, 'The Devil and Tom Walker' by Washington Irving is set in colonial times and has elements of the supernatural along with historical context.
Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson can be considered in a sense as it has elements that touch on historical and cultural aspects within a fictional small - town setting. It shows how traditions can be blindly followed.
Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell can be considered. It's a classic that tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara during the American Civil War. Her relationships, especially with Rhett Butler, are complex and full of the passion and turmoil of the era.
Sure. 'Moby - Dick' by Herman Melville is a classic. It tells the story of Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down the white whale. Another one is 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's about a young boy's adventure in search of pirate treasure on the high seas.
'Lady Chatterley's Lover' by D. H. Lawrence is a well - known work. Set in post - World War I England, it delves into the relationship between an upper - class woman and her gamekeeper, with some erotic content within the historical context.
Sure. 'Outlander' by Diana Gabaldon is a great one. It combines time - travel and historical settings like 18th - century Scotland with a passionate love story between Claire and Jamie. Another is 'The Bronze Horseman' by Paullina Simons, set during World War II in Leningrad, and tells the story of Tatiana and Alexander's love against the backdrop of war and historical upheaval. Also, 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell, which is set during the American Civil War and has the complex love story of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler.
Sure. 'The Pillars of the Earth' by Ken Follett is a great one. It vividly depicts the building of a cathedral in the Middle Ages.
I also highly recommend 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell. Set during the American Civil War, it tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara. It not only shows the historical context of the war but also delves deep into the human nature of the characters during that chaotic time.
One great historical fiction could be 'War and Peace' by Leo Tolstoy. It vividly depicts the Napoleonic era in Russia, showing the lives of various characters from different social classes. The complex relationships and historical events are masterfully intertwined.
One great ww2 historical fiction short story is 'The Soldier's Home' by Ernest Hemingway. It shows the struggle of a soldier returning home after the war, dealing with the disconnect from his pre - war life. Another is 'The Wall' by John Hersey, which gives a unique perspective on the war. There's also 'A Mother in Mannville' by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, though it's more subtly related to the war in terms of the impact on the characters' lives.