The Character of Truth

The Character of Truth Historical Figures in Contemporary Fiction - Crosscurrents/modern Critiques.

1st Edition

Hardback (26 Jun 1990)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Jacobs (English, U. of Maine) relates the growing use of historical characters in novels to the public's interest in news events. She traces the practice's history, explores the legal and social constraints, and suggests how it indicates a changing concept of fiction. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Book information

ISBN: 9780809316076
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Imprint: Southern Illinois University Press
Pub date:
Edition: 1st Edition
DEWEY: 809.3044
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 234
Weight: 499g
Height: 222mm
Width: 140mm
Spine width: 22mm