I don't think anyone ever mistook Beowulf (c. 700–1000 AD) for nonfiction, but just wanted to mention that if you've read it and enjoyed it, you might like Grendel, a modern retelling of Beowulf from the monster's perspective.

Btw it's really fun to get a side-by-side Modern English and Old English edition of Beowulf and compare them. Wild how much language can change in that time span.

Two deer wandered through the yards on my street on the 4th of July. Poor things were probably scared by the fireworks, just like my pups were. They must not have stayed upset though, because they were calm enough to eat all my gladiolus blooms! lol! I didn't mind :)