What a strange novel Giuliano da Empoli has written!
Historical fiction is quite a popular genre. It mixes real-life history – and characters who were people in real life – with fictional characters and made-up storytelling. According to Wikipedia, “An essential element of historical fiction is that it is set in the past and pays attention to the manners, social conditions and other details of the depicted period.” …
What we see in The Wizard of the Kremlin, is a work of historical fiction, yes, mixing real life with invention, but one involving a narrative about events that were unfolding in real time alongside its writing.
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https://open.substack.com/pub/donnordbergwriting/p/the-wizard-of-the-kremlin-strange
