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Roman Mysteries for Children: Contexts by Lisa Maurice is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Roman Mysteries for Children: Contexts about?
1. Historical fiction for children became popular after World War 2, as society experienced trauma from the war and collapse of empires. This led to a desire to explore the past through fiction. 2. In the late 1980s, historical fiction was seen as an "embarrassment" and poorly supported. However, by the late 1990s it had become a major genre for young adults. 3. Popular historical fiction for children focuses on themes from ancient Rome like Boudicca, Cleopatra, Pompeii, and gladiators that align with t
- Author
- Lisa Maurice
- Language
- EN