ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Historical Fiction is set in a real place, during a culturally recognizable time. The details and the action in the story can be a mix of actual events and ones from the author’s imagination as they fill in the gaps. Characters can be pure fiction or based on real people (often, it’s both).

Detailed explanation-2: -History can be defined as a record of past events. On the other hand, a legend can be defined as a traditional story that may or may not be true. The key difference between the two is that while history is based on actual events and consist of a factual basis, a legend may not.

Detailed explanation-3: -Historical Fiction Examples Gone with the Wind-The story is set in the Confederate States of America during the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861. Gone with the Wind follows the main character, Scarlett, who is part of a wealthy plantation family.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Legend of Atlantis. The story of Atlantis was originally told by Plato in 360 B.C. According to him, Atlantis was a great island populated by people who were technically way ahead of their time, and were very rich. The hitchhiker and the ghost. The Legend of Lady Godiva. The Legend of the Fountain of Youth.