What perhaps intrigued the author the most, was historical tales.

The book is a Japanese historical tale describing events understood to have occurred between 1368 and 1376.

He wrote some 70 books, including twenty novels, critical studies, historical tales, plays and short story collections.

In a bookshop, I pick up a textbook of "historical tales".

Even though the book is a historical tale, it has been called a contemporary novel that uses colloquial terms.

They were historical tales waiting to be read.

It features a family antique shop whose new salesman tells historical tales to sell antiques.

The novel, a historical timeless tale on human nature, had excellent reviews, and is considered a classic in the genre.

Instead, Campaspe delivers a romantic historical tale purely for its entertainment value.

His other work of fiction (Kancanmala, a historical tale) also is well-written.