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From: Phyllis Harris <p.harris>
Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 08:50:07 -0500
At 09:24 AM 05/06/2004 00, Melody Allen wrote:
If historical fiction leans on the factual economic, political and cultural backdrop of the period, to me, the fiction has served a larger purpose.
I can read and digest a terse paragraph of 'history,' but until I have
'lived' in the skin of one from the period, I lack the personal experience.
Thanks for this rivetting, helpful discussion.
phyllis harris
Received on Thu 06 May 2004 08:50:07 AM CDT
Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 08:50:07 -0500
At 09:24 AM 05/06/2004 00, Melody Allen wrote:
If historical fiction leans on the factual economic, political and cultural backdrop of the period, to me, the fiction has served a larger purpose.
I can read and digest a terse paragraph of 'history,' but until I have
'lived' in the skin of one from the period, I lack the personal experience.
Thanks for this rivetting, helpful discussion.
phyllis harris
Received on Thu 06 May 2004 08:50:07 AM CDT
