tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1753728670089727264.post5971792330857525077..comments2022-04-21T23:25:44.108-04:00Comments on Historical Mayhem, Inc.: Anachronism? Prithee, nay!Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12397530477434680079noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1753728670089727264.post-21477805685293504022010-05-21T00:13:07.463-04:002010-05-21T00:13:07.463-04:00He may have been a terrible fencer, but he looked ...He may have been a terrible fencer, but he looked spectacular in his tights and sequins!<br /><br />I think also writing in very early times (and non-English-speaking places), you have a little more leeway in using modern English. You're exactly right, in that you're writing a translation for your audience. Writing historical fiction set in the 20th century, I feel my language is very conspicuous.Jessica Brockmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333664969192588015noreply@blogger.com