Historical novels tell interesting stories about a time, a place, and the people living there. Authors must do extensive research so their writing accurately reflects the history. Using Horse by Geraldine Brooks as the launching point, this class will offer a one-hour look at the history of the development of horseracing in America, with a focus on social, economic, cultural, and racial influences on the horses and the people around them. We will then spend an hour discussing the novel as contemporary literature. Readers and history buffs welcome! Participants should read Horse before class.

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