The historical novel and us

Authors

  • Alfred Döblin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/his.v44i0.7931

Keywords:

romance histórico, arte engajada, nacional-socialismo, historical novel, engaged art, national-socialism

Abstract

This is an article by Alfred Döblin, published in Moscou, in 1938, about the peculiarity of the historical novel, its acceptance by the public and its relations with History. The author intended to show the differences and similarities between the historical novel and the work of historians, as well as to emphasize the role of the artist compromised with reality, mainly regarding the need to support the poor and the opressed.

How to Cite

Döblin, A. (2006). The historical novel and us. História: Questões E Debates, 44(1). https://doi.org/10.5380/his.v44i0.7931

Issue

Section

Dossiê Palavras compartilhadas: diálogos entre romance e história - Organizadora: Marion Brepohl de Magalhães