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Shane Phillips asked this question about The Witches: Salem, 1692:
Is this a historically accurate book? Noticed that some say it is "Fantasy", or "Fiction"
Sharon Miller This is a non-fiction work of History. Any equivocation on that point is a speculative journey into genre that seems to betray a good understanding of…moreThis is a non-fiction work of History. Any equivocation on that point is a speculative journey into genre that seems to betray a good understanding of what fiction and non-fiction are. Most works of history cross over into literary constructions, that is how narrative works, but that doesn't mean it is fiction. While it has been unfavorably reviewed in many places, including the New York Times, many prominent historians admired this book. (less)
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