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Fictional work set in a historical period, from the middle ages through the 19th century, typically dramatizing the exploits of actual historical figures or incidents, including kings and battles, rebellion, piracy and the Spanish Main, travel, exploration, and the creation of empires. Larger ideological issues are mythicized and conflicts personalized over historical accuracy. Adventure usually involves a courageous, altruistic and patriotic hero willing to fight for his beliefs, who becomes involved in a struggle for freedom by overcoming oppression and helping to create a more just society. Note: Not necessary to also use Historical, since that is implied by Adventure. If work includes supernatural or magic, use Fantasy. Other genres often confused with Adventure include Ancient world, Animal, Aviation, Crime, Thriller, Science fiction, Survival, and War; for a comprehensive list, examine the see references under Action-adventure. Examples: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD; AGUIRRE DER ZORN GOTTES / AGUIRRE--THE WRATH OF GOD; AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS (with Adaptation; Comedy); BEAU GESTE (with Adaptation); CAPTAIN BLOOD (with Adaptation); CAPTAIN FROM CASTILE (with Adaptation); CAPTAIN HORATIO HORNBLOWER; ELEPHANT BOY (with Adaptation); GUNGA DIN (with Adaptation); KING OF THE KHYBER RIFLES (with Adaptation); LANCELOT DU LAC; LORD JIM (with Adaptation); MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY; OMAR KHAYYAM; THE PRISONER OF ZENDA (with Adaptation); THE SEA WOLF (with Adaptation); THE THREE MUSKETEERS (with Adaptation); TREASURE ISLAND (with Adaptation); WHITE SHADOWS OVER THE SOUTH SEAS (with Adaptation). TV examples: THE BUCCANEERS (1956-57); THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH (with Adaptation); ROBIN HOOD (1955-58); SEARCH FOR THE NILE; 77TH BENGAL LANCERS; SHARPE'S RIFLES (with Adaptation); THE SWAMP FOX; ZORRO.

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