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RUEDA ENCISO, José Eduardo. Historiographic Review of Historical Novels in Colombia: a Regional Approach. Historelo.rev.hist.reg.local [online]. 2016, vol.8, n.15, pp.15-59. ISSN 2145-132X.  https://doi.org/10.15446/historelo.v8n15.51782.

This paper offers a detailed bibliographic review of those Colombian historical novels published between years 1844 and 2014. At a first glance, the author defines what is understood as 'historical novel' and how this concept has been applied in the Colombian literature, from middle 19th century until today; then several authors and novels are highlighted as representatives of several country regions. Finally, changes produced along 160 years are described, covering from 19th´s romanticism to post-modernism. As a conclusion, the author points out some historical facts and circumstances, which have influenced literature production in Colombia.

Palabras clave : historical novel; magic realism; regional literature; Colombia.

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