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Historical fantasy is a subgenre of historical fiction that incorporates fantastic elements (such as magic) into the narrative. There is much crossover with other subgenres of fantasy; those classes as Arthurian, Celtic, or Dark Ages could just as easily be placed in Historical Fantasy.
Best Historical Fantasy. Historical fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy and related to historical fiction, which makes use of specific elements of real world history. To be included on this list, a book should 1) have fantasy elements and 2) either be set in the real-world historical past, or in an alternative world that's clearly taken from a ...
This list has everything from historical fantasy set in medieval times and Victorian England to time travel and WWII historical fantasy novels. These are historical fantasy books that we have read and loved and we hope you love them too.
Mar 28, 2022 · Historical fantasy books are great at putting a little magic into our history, so let’s look at 9 of the best books of the genre!
Books shelved as historical-fantasy: Babel by R.F. Kuang, His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik, The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden, Jonathan ...
Sep 8, 2022 · Far from one narrow category, historical fantasy books run the gamut – from medieval fantasy full of mages and swords to magical realism in a more modern historical period. Maybe you want a horror historical fiction book or a retelling of a Greek myth.
Oct 20, 2021 · Historical fantasy always makes me yearn for a time machine and a magic wand, and as the days grow colder and darker, I love nothing more than curling up with an enchanting read. The perfect mix of history and fantasy is guaranteed to transport you in any of these titles.
Mar 8, 2024 · Five of the best historical fantasy novels, as recommended by P. Djèlí Clark, the historian and Nebula Award-winning novelist.
Apr 18, 2019 · Historical fantasy novels for fans of Diana Gabaldon's OUTLANDER—including THE LOST QUEEN by Signe Pike, JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORELL by Susanna Clarke, and more.
Oct 3, 2016 · Time travel, steampunk, fantasy, alternate history, historical ghost stories–it’s a lot. It really deserved a 100 Must-Read list of its very own, which many of you were quick to ask about when the YA Historical Novels list went live. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!
