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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

Tag: Historical Fiction

Recommendation: 47 Ronin

Apr 26, 2024Apr 25, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Keanu Reeves is a lovely man; Hiroyuki Sanada needs to be in more movies; 47 Ronin bombed at the box office.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1700s, 2010s, Folklore, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, History, Japan, Japanese History, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Samurai
The main cast of "Inuyasha." Inuyasha: Sunrise and Viz Media.

Recommendation: Inuyasha

Apr 25, 2024Apr 24, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Inu = Dog Yasha = Demon Any questions?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, 2010s, 2020s, 90s, Adventure, Anime, Cartoons, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Japan, Romance, Streaming
The cover of the first Sandokan novel.

Recommendation: Sandokan

Apr 9, 2024Apr 9, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The best pirate in the South China Sea, as written by an Italian in the 1800s and not translated into English until 2008.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1800s, 1900s, Adventure, Book Recommendation, Book Series, Books, Classic Books, Classic Literature, Historical Fiction, History, Italy, Malaysia, piracy, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Pulp Literature, Reading, Reading Community

Recommendation: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Mar 27, 2024Mar 26, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

It's trying so hard to avoid saying anything meaningful or insightful about Religion but the movie is literally about a church…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 90s, Books, Cartoons, Classic Literature, Disney, Disney Plus, France, Historical Fiction, Movies, Nostalgia, Paris, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Last Stand

Mar 25, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"For the grace, for the might of our Lord In the name of His glory For the faith, for the way of the sword Come and tell their story again."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 1500s, European History, Heavy Metal, Historical Fiction, History, Italy, Metal, Music, Power Metal, Recommendation
A 14-th century illustration of Mongol warriors. From the collection of the Staatsbibliothek Berlin

Music to Write Realmgard to: The Expedition

Mar 23, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Music to see your enemies driven before you to.

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 2010s, China, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Heavy Metal, Historical Art, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mongol Empire, Mongolia, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recommendation

Music to Write Realmgard to: Hildebrandslied

Mar 22, 2024Mar 21, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"I have so heard it said: That once came together in single combat Hildebrand and Hadubrand between two hosts"

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard to, RecommendationsTagged Classic Literature, European History, Folk Metal, Folk Music, Folklore, Germany, Heavy Metal, Historical Fiction, History, Metal, Mythology

Music to Write Realmgard to: A Man of Determination

Mar 15, 2024Mar 15, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"The righteous spirit of a hero Is like the noonday sun Burns brighter than the sun."

Posted in Music to Write Realmgard toTagged 90s, China, Historical Fiction, History, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cinema, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Movies, Music, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
Several "Warriors" game box art examples. Warriors series: Koei-Tecmo. Images via Koei Wiki.

Recommendation: Koei’s “Warriors” Games

Mar 13, 2024Mar 13, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

I'm pretty sure there were fewer lightsabers in the Sengoku era in real life…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged China, Console Gaming, Fire Emblem, Gaming, Historical Fiction, History, ICYMI, Japan, Nintendo, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reminder, Samurai, Video Games, Warriors, Zelda
The Colosseum

Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries

Mar 11, 2024Mar 11, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Delivers what it promises…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2000s, Books, Children's Books, Crime Story, Historical Fiction, History, Kids' Books, Mystery, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Rome

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