Professor Corinne Saunders c.j.saunders@durham.ac.uk
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A Companion to Romance: From Classical to Contemporary
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Abstract
The following text is taken from the publisher's website: Romance is a varied and fluid literary genre, notoriously difficult to define. This groundbreaking Companion surveys the many permutations of romance throughout the ages. A groundbreaking survey of the many permutations of romance throughout the ages. Considers the literary and historical development of the romance genre from its classical origins to the present day. Focuses on English literature. Incorporates discussion of the changing readership of romance and of romance's special relation to women readers. Comprises 30 essays written by leading authorities on different periods and sub-genres. Challenges the idea that the appeal of romance is exclusively escapist. Draws on a wide range of specific and influential literary examples."
Citation
Saunders, C. (Ed.). (2004). A Companion to Romance: From Classical to Contemporary. Blackwell
Book Type | Edited Book |
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Publication Date | 2004-11 |
Deposit Date | Nov 10, 2008 |
Publisher | Blackwell |
Series Title | Blackwell companions to literature and culture |
Keywords | English literature, Romance genre, Women readers, Escapism. |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1133486 |
Publisher URL | http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/book.asp?ref=9780631232711&site=1 |
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