Is the book "The tale of two cites" By Charles Dickens considered histrorical fiction, if not what are some excellent historical fiction reading suggestions that have a good story and their time period that is able to reasearch with great information?
A Tale of Two Cities is an excellent protrayal of the French Revolution.
Another would be The Three Musketeers by Dumas.
One of the best relatively modern books of historical fiction is John Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath
And, and even more recent book Cold Mountain , about the Civil War is an excellent read.
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And Red Badge of Courage is another good read, if you have the stomach for war.
I agree with GuruBlue and BobPursley -- and will add my nickel's worth.
Other novels you might check out are Edward Rutherford's long sagas about England, Russia, and Ireland or James Michener's historical fiction. I thoroughly enjoyed Leon Uris's Exodus about the founding of Israel. For prehistory, look into Jean Auel's "Clan of the Cave Bear" series. Finally -- for quick, light reading, there are many mystery novels set in historic times. Probably the most prolific mystery author of the last 30 years was Ellis Peters who wrote about Brother Cadfael, a monk in 12th century England.
Yes, "A Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickens is considered historical fiction. It is set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and portrays various historical events and figures.
If you're looking for more excellent historical fiction reading suggestions, here are some recommendations with good stories and a well-researched time period:
1. "The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas - Set in 17th-century France, this adventure novel follows the journey of d'Artagnan and his encounters with the musketeers.
2. "Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck - While not set in a distant time period, this novel captures the Great Depression era in the United States and portrays the plight of the Joad family.
3. "Cold Mountain" by Charles Frazier - Set during the American Civil War, this novel tells the story of a Confederate soldier's journey back to his beloved Cold Mountain.
4. "Red Badge of Courage" by Stephen Crane - This classic novel delves into the experiences of a young soldier during the American Civil War.
In addition to these recommendations, you might also consider exploring Edward Rutherford's sagas about different historical periods, such as England, Russia, or Ireland. James Michener's historical fiction novels are also highly regarded for their detailed portrayal of various time periods. If you're interested in prehistory, Jean Auel's "Clan of the Cave Bear" series offers a captivating fictional account. Lastly, for quick and light reading, you can explore mystery novels set in historic times, with Ellis Peters' "Brother Cadfael" series set in 12th-century England being a popular choice.
I hope you find these suggestions helpful in discovering more engaging historical fiction reads!