noun
historical tale
A narrative recounting historical events, often with literary or dramatic elements. Can refer to a genre of classical Japanese literature or a modern story set in the past.
『大鏡』は日本の歴史物語の一つです。
The Ōkagami is one of Japan's historical tales.
彼は平安時代を舞台
He is writing a historical tale set in the Heian period.