Historical Fiction - The Yeshiva World

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April 24, 2010 11:13 pm at 11:13 pm #591595

emoticon613
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if there was a compendium of Jewish short historical fiction stories that followed a certain family throughout history, would it be well received? the style is intended for young adults, but i supposed it could be altered if needed.

April 25, 2010 1:54 am at 1:54 am #683486

charliehall
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I think it is a great idea! Go for it!!!

April 25, 2010 1:19 pm at 1:19 pm #683487

tzippi
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The Cohens of Tzefat did well. I second the going for it. Some of the best Judaica I’ve read lately were either historical fiction or based on heavy historical research, e.g. Dual Discovery, Terra Incongnita, Morning Star (yeah, got a little folklorey but the para aduma section was breathtaking). Also, think Etka Gitel Reich/Schwartz.

Truth is, anything well-written would be absolutely welcome!

April 25, 2010 10:54 pm at 10:54 pm #683488

oomis
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I thik it’s a great idea IF it is well-written and does not take much literary license. I absolutely hate reading something that is not historically accurate, even if it IS fiction!

April 25, 2010 11:00 pm at 11:00 pm #683489

d a
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Avner Gold did a series like that.

April 26, 2010 12:40 am at 12:40 am #683490

tzippi
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d a, I forgot Avner Gold. And probably some other fine writers as well.

April 26, 2010 10:16 am at 10:16 am #683491

emoticon613
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right, avner gold is the best!!

but it’s going to be very different from that. if i had to compare it, it would be closer to cohens of tzfas, but honestly, i’ve never seen something similar to this, that’s why i had the idea.

April 26, 2010 10:17 am at 10:17 am #683492

emoticon613
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oh, and oomis, i agree!! i’m working VERY hard on the research here, so don’t worry!

April 26, 2010 9:30 pm at 9:30 pm #683493

d a
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emoticon613, hatzlacha in everything you do!

April 26, 2010 10:36 pm at 10:36 pm #683494

emoticon613
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amen!!
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