Although I like stories of all kinds
The ones that most engrossing I find
Are intergenerational family sagas that span decades
In which richly textured plots have been laid
On a backdrop of historical events
That are to each generation relevant
Epic tales that delve into the trials and tribulations
Of one family through various generations
Turn out to be incredibly satisfying reads
When I am uninspired, books in this genre I need
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When I read such books, the authors I admire
For conducting the exhaustive research that is required
To ensure accuracy of historical details-
History is an integral part of these tales
My knowledge of history of various nations, I confess
Has been derived from such books, more or less
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In the lives of complex characters, myself I immerse
I lose myself in the richly imagined universe
Created by the author, and read
A family saga in a single stretch indeed
Passion...unbridled 