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I enjoy writing humourous pieces, but can't seem to reconcile that with my writing of historicals. It seems that, barring the occasional witty character, historicals are dramatic and often quite serious. I remember thinking that the first half of Rose Tremain's Restoration was funny, but I can't think of anything else off the top of my head. I'm curious to see how other authors handle this, as I'd like to try incorporating humour into historical novel.
There are always funny scenes and funny characters, but can you think of historical novels that keep up this humour through the whole book? I'm sure there must be some, but just can't come up with them.
Any thoughts on this, as to why historicals tend to be so serious and dramatic? History is full of the absurd and the inane. Is there really no place for comedy in historical writing?
There are always funny scenes and funny characters, but can you think of historical novels that keep up this humour through the whole book? I'm sure there must be some, but just can't come up with them.
Any thoughts on this, as to why historicals tend to be so serious and dramatic? History is full of the absurd and the inane. Is there really no place for comedy in historical writing?