Myth and Reality: “The Blurring Lines Between Historical Fact and Fiction in The Warm Hands of Ghosts”

Abstract

The essay "Myth and Reality: Within The Warm Hands of Ghosts' exploration of historical fact and fiction mythology the New Historicism approach examines the intricate relationship between narratives of the past and imaginative storytelling. During World War I the mystical aspects from Arden's writing create a parallel with human stories that explore memory and suffering. Through two storytelling threads the book examines how people shape historical accounts while interrogating absolute factual accuracy. This article explains how literary narratives function as a transformative resource which unveils multidimensional histories and sociopolitical topics alongside cultural developments. Through her integration of historical events and narrative invention Arden transforms historical study into a complex tapestry that defies fixed sequencing timelines. The investigation reveals that personal accounts serve as critical tools which reveal larger historical truths while forming strong connections to human experiences throughout history.