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and discussion about history in fiction and non-fiction,
in particular, historical fiction, historical fantasy, time-slip
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September 2, 2020
The act of performing with an instrument or on a stage provides a space within which to give voice to thoughts and emotions that might otherwise not be expressed. Many famous actors are shy in real life. Trobairitz, the female counterpart of the troubadours of the 12th and 13th century, may have been familiar with…
