Ebook {Epub PDF} A Natural History of the Romance Novel by Pamela Regis

 · As promised in the title, Pamela Regis does go through the natural history of the romance novel from its not-so-humble beginnings to now. Pamela Regis uses examples from the early days of roma This book is referenced in Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan, which I recently read reviewed/5. 6 rows ·  · Taking the stance that the popular romance novel is a work of literature with a brilliant Brand: University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc. Pamela Regis' book, A Natural History of the Romance Novel, is a remarkable example of circular reasoning in literary analysis. She sets up a very specific definition of the concept "romance novel" -- namely "a work of prose fiction that tells the story of the courtship and betrothal of one or more heroines."Cited by:

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As promised in the title, Pamela Regis does go through the natural history of the romance novel from its not-so-humble beginnings to now. Pamela Regis uses examples from the early days of roma This book is referenced in Beyond Heaving Bosoms: The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan, which I recently read reviewed. A Natural History of the Romance Novel Pamela Regis. pages | 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Paper | ISBN | $s | Outside the Americas £ Ebook editions are available from selected online vendors View table of contents "Finally, a true and insightful history of the romance novel. A Natural History of the Romance Novel, by Pamela Regis. by Misty August 6, Septem. A Natural History of the Romance Novel by Pamela Regis. An interesting if occasionally dry survey of the evolution of the romance novel into the modern day’s bestselling genre, and a heartfelt defense of why it’s okay to read (and like) these books.