Jerome de Groot
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What can historical fiction tell us about the past that factual history can’t? Does it distort the record and confuse the reader? What exactly is historical fiction anyway? Published December 21 2011
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Dr. Jerome de Groot of the University of Manchester considers the new series of Downton Abbey. Published September 19 2011
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There is lots of fun in this latest round up of recent historical novels, with derring-do, cross-dressing, biblical plagues and Renaissance geniuses in the mix. Plus award-winning novelists, UK independent publishers and one of the finest living American writers. Published July 19 2011
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In his occasional round up of recent historical fiction Jerome de Groot considers a range of titles showing the range and vitality of the genre. Fiction about the past, it seems, has an amazing capacity to explore the diversity of history. Published February 23 2011
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In his occasional round up of recent historical fiction Jerome de Groot considers a wide range of books demonstrating the range and vitality of the genre. Fiction about the past, it seems, has an amazing capacity to explore and investigate the diversity of history. Published November 16 2010
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Book review on New York by Edward Rutherford, by Jerome de Groot Published November 18 2009
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Following decades in the literary doldrums, considered a genre for romance or military fantasy, the historical novel in the past two decades has never been more alive nor so fashionable, writes Jerome de Groot. Published October 2 2009
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