Author : Cheryl Reavis
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 42,17 MB
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1472014308
Giving up her out-of-wedlock son was the only right choice.
Author : John Markert
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1476621241
Romance novels have attracted considerable attention since their mass market debut in 1939, yet seldom has the industry itself been analyzed. Founded in 1949, Harlequin quickly gained market domination with their contemporary romances. Other publishers countered with historical romances, leading to the rise of "bodice-ripper" romances in the 1970s. The liberation of the romance novel's content during the 1980s brought a vitality to the market that was dubbed a revolution, but the real romance revolution began in the 1990s with developments in the mainstream publishing industry and continues today. This book traces the history and evolution of the romance industry, covering successful (and not so successful) trends and describing changes in romance publishing that paved the way for the many popular subgenres flooding the market in the 21st century.
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Page : 932 pages
File Size : 35,37 MB
Release : 1914
Category : Arts
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Author : James Silk Buckingham
Publisher :
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 10,66 MB
Release : 1828
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Author : Lesley Henderson
Publisher : Saint James Press
Page : 888 pages
File Size : 39,39 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
An encyclopedic, biographical survey of the genre. The entry for each writer consists of a biography, a complete list of separately published books, and a signal critical essay. In addition, living entrants were invited to comment on their work. Series characters and locales have been indicated. Also included are notations of available bibliographies, manuscript collections, and critical studies. Acidic paper. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Author : Jayashree Kamblé
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 28,58 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 1317041941
Popular romance fiction constitutes the largest segment of the global book market. Bringing together an international group of scholars, The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction offers a ground-breaking exploration of this global genre and its remarkable readership. In recognition of the diversity of the form, the Companion provides a history of the genre, an overview of disciplinary approaches to studying romance fiction, and critical analyses of important subgenres, themes, and topics. It also highlights new and understudied avenues of inquiry for future research in this vibrant and still-emerging field. The first systematic, comprehensive resource on romance fiction, this Companion will be invaluable to students and scholars, and accessible to romance readers.
Author : Sarah S.G. Frantz
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 10,33 MB
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0786489677
Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.
Author : Rose Arny
Publisher :
Page : 1756 pages
File Size : 37,20 MB
Release : 2002
Category : American literature
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Page : 608 pages
File Size : 50,41 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Libraries
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Author : Mark Lemon
Publisher :
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 10,58 MB
Release : 1918
Category : Caricatures and cartoons
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