Sleep Story 211 – Ancient Rome in English
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The True Test of Greatness in a Historical Novel
The true test of greatness in a historical novel may be defined at once as the test of its success in portraying the past with real stic effect. We have reviewed all novels of roman life which a most thorough search has brought to light, asking the question what degree of success do they attain in portraying the life of rome with realist effect. Before scott's time, historical romances existed, often taking such a form as to point directly toward scott's work,. and even attaining much of his success in such a realistic portrayal of life. But it seems better to dispose of the gothic romance before we discuss more fully the early development of this historical romance.
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