University of Virginia - Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction at Coursera Overview
Duration | 15 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction at Coursera Course details
- A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers.
Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction at Coursera Curriculum
Course Roadmap
Professor Holsinger Provides an overview of "Plagues, Witches, and War"
How to Get the Most out of this Course
How to Use Discussion Forums
Get to Know Your Classmates
What is Historical Fiction?
Defining the Genre
The Pre-History of Historical Fiction
From Archive to Novel
Differentiating fiction and history in the 18th and 19th century
A look at Sir Walter Scott and work of the 18th century
The global reach of the historical fiction genre
What Is Historical Fiction?
Poetry and Exile in Ancient Rome: Jane Alison
Introduction of Jane Alison
Using characters to set the set the historical context
An indepth look at the characters and story
Some challenges in historical fiction writing
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction
Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales: Fiction on the Frontier
Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales (continued)
Brown's "Clotel": Slavery, Fiction, and a Founding Father
Dickens and the French Revolution: "A Tale of Two Cities"
Two Centuries of Historical Fiction
19th Century Historical Fiction
Anna Katharine Green and the Invention of the Historical Mystery Pt. I
Anna Katharine Green and the Invention of the Historical Mystery Pt. II
Modernism, Metafiction, and the Mass Market, 1920-1980
The New Historical Novel in Latin America Pt. I
The New Historical Novel in Latin America Pt. II
19th Century Historical Fiction
Seminar with Katherine Howe
Professor Holsinger introduces Katherine Howe
Katherine Howe discusses "Deliverance Dane"
Katherine Howe dives into her characters and their historical traits
Katherine Howe session wrap up
Seminar with Geraldine Brooks
Professor Holsinger introduces Geraldine Brooks
Geraldine Brooks discusses the balance of the research and the evolution of the story
Geraldine Brooks discusses the evolution of the characters and story
Geraldine Brooks session wrap up
Seminar with Mary Beth Keane
Professor Holsinger introduces Mary Beth Keane
Mary Beth Keane discusses the evolution of characters
Mary Beth Keane discusses integrating historical features
Mary Beth Keane session wrap up
Seminar with Yangsze Choo
Professor Holsinger introduces Yangsze Choo
Yangsze Choo discusses selecting the point of view for your characters
Yangsze Choo discusses the idea of parallel worlds and making decisions about the direction of your story
Yangsze Choo session wrap up
Dialogues in Historical Fiction
Michael McKeon and Bruce Holsinger discuss what it meant to be writing historical fiction in the 18th century
Eva Stachniak and Bruce Holsinger discuss the context of historical fiction in their writing
David Robbins and Bruce Holsinger discuss revealing characters through historical events
Matthew Pearl and Bruce Holsinger discussing writing within the genre of historical fiction
Andrew Taylor and Bruce Holsinger discussing writing in relation to the history of historical fiction
Assignments and Wrap-Up
Wrap-up with Professor Holsinger
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