Scott and historical fiction
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“Dear Dom and Tom
Very much enjoying your podcast particularly the historical fiction one.
Scott, whom some of us still read, was influential not just through Ivanhoe but also through The Talisman and The Betrothed. In these books he depicts the Saracens as sophisticated and civilised while the Crusaders are brutes and barbarians. This has been the established view ever since. Interestingly Sir Ridley Scott’s film ‘ Kingdom of Heaven’ when released in 2004 was attacked by academics as an unhistorical Walter Scott view. Sir Ridley acknowledged the influence of The Talisman.
Also relevant is Sir Walter Scott’s response to contemporary critics set out in the introduction to The Talisman in the collected edition of 1830. Scott wrote
‘ My violation of the truth of history gave offence to Mr Mills, the author of the History of Chivalry and the Crusades, who was not, it may be presumed, aware that romantic fiction naturally includes the power of invention which is indeed one of the requisites of the art’
Ian Chisholm”
chishoi via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/18/21
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“Unlike a lot of history podcasts, this is able to be both an easy listen and highly educational. Mapping the events of today onto previous events in history is a great concept. Highly recommend.”
domwak via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/21/20
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“Hello, I now this podcast is new, and I’m happy that I subscribed after the 1st episode,
I’m keen on History, Can I hear about Era’s of history and the culture of every Era,
Thank you.”
معاذ الهمزاني via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/09/20
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“A nice breezy chat about all things historical. Plenty interesting facts and analysis but done in a relaxed and often funny way.”
ConorJ via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
11/10/20
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