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historical-fiction
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The Sydney Morning Heraldworld1 day ago
Historical Novel Retells Story of Castaway Who Inspired Robinson Crusoe
Francesca de Tores’ second novel follows Alexander Selkirk, the Scottish sailor whose experiences are said to have inspired Daniel Defoe’s 1719 book. The narrative centers on Selkirk’s years alone on an island off Chile.
theconversation.compolitics9 days ago
New Novel Explores Loyalty Questions Asked During World War II Internment
A new book examines the loyalty questionnaire given to Japanese and Japanese American internees during World War II. The novel draws on archival documents and fictional narratives to present multiple perspectives on the questions.