11 review for British Historical Fiction before Scott

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   4 out of 5

   Camila – Nov 24, 2016

   Overall the book is well written and the argument is solid. However, I found the definition given by the author of the historical novel rather simplistic. Another flaw of the book is the argument that the historical novel developed simply because of commercial reasons; the author repeats many times that "Scott wanted to increase his sales". Although I think that the publishing industry does have a huge influence over the development of literary genres, I'm sure other reasons played important rol Overall the book is well written and the argument is solid. However, I found the definition given by the author of the historical novel rather simplistic. Another flaw of the book is the argument that the historical novel developed simply because of commercial reasons; the author repeats many times that "Scott wanted to increase his sales". Although I think that the publishing industry does have a huge influence over the development of literary genres, I'm sure other reasons played important roles in the rise of the historical novel.

2. 

   4 out of 5

   Anne Stevens – Apr 28, 2013

3. 

   4 out of 5

   Dixie –

4. 

   5 out of 5

   Alex Schnee –

5. 

   5 out of 5

   Cynthia –

6. 

   5 out of 5

   Patrick O'Hare –

7. 

   5 out of 5

   Darknessdust –

8. 

   5 out of 5

   Michael Neff –

9. 

   4 out of 5

   Joseph-Daniel Peter Paul Abondius –

10. 

    5 out of 5

    Lenora E. –

11. 

    4 out of 5

    Boffin –