Books Quote by Charlotte Mary Yonge

“When history seems to offer no sanctuary for values (when history is assailed by wars and inhuman or immoral public actions), literature can provide…

— Beatriz Sarlo

“Making a history requires character; making an admirable history requires quality!”

— W.O. Makora

Historical fiction is not only a respectable literary form; it is a standing reminder of the fact that history is about human beings.

— Helen Cam

“History is indeed stranger than fiction. The twists and turns of human history are too outlandish for to be believable in any work of…

— A.E. Samaan

In general, I think my freedom of invention is not limited when I use historical characters.

— Mario Vargas Llosa

“The use of historical events and places in this novel are a respectful mix of fact and poetic license.”

— Suanne Laqueur

“Granted, there is always much that is hidden, and we must not forget that the writing of history - however dryly it is done…

— Hermann Hesse

“History shows us a window into our past. Historical fiction can take us by the and and lead us into that world.”

— Judith Geary

History is full of really good stories. That's the main reason I got into this racket: I want to make the argument that history…

— Sarah Vowell

“Rooting arguments in evidence and respecting scholarly norms, historians must craft stories that shape the future as well as the past.”

— Michael J. Lansing

“Everyone has an interpretation of history, which suits their interest and benefit”

— Kandathil Sebastian

There's a really fine line between artistic license and artistic licentiousness. And history is a lousy filmmaker. It doesn't give you all the ingredients…

— Anthony McCarten