Speculative History (non-fiction)
Speculative History – through the analysis of archival records and/or historical objects, as well as the gaps in these, to speculate on the lives of people of the past, especially people who’s lives and experiences may have been hidden or erased.
This 🔗Speculation, Magic Realism, & Minding the Gaps by Sonja Boon is a great article if you’re interested!
Suggestions welcome!
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created by d_nicolas
last updated November, 2026
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Please note: I’m not an expert on this subject, I just find it fascinating, relating to how we 'create' & tell history, and who gets to tell it/who's stories get to be told. Above are books which seem to fit this mould, though I have not read them all, so corrections are appreciated if needed :)
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