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Kenneth A. Loparo
Making Meaning in Popular Romance Fiction
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Despite pioneering studies, the term ‘romance novel’ itself has not been subjected to scrutiny. This book examines mass-market romance fiction in the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. through four categories: capitalism, war, heterosexuality, and white Protestantism and casts a fresh light on the genre.

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Introduction: What Does It Mean to Say ‘Romance Novel’? 1. Capitalism: Money and Means in Romance Novels 2. War: Patriotism and the Traumatized Romance Novel Hero 3. Heterosexuality: Negotiating Normative Romance Novel Desire 4. White Protestantism: Race and Religious Ethos in Romance Novels Conclusion: The Next Chapter for Romance Novels

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Jayashree Kamblé is an Assistant Professor of English at La Guardia Community College, USA.

Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 191 ● ISBN 9781137395054 ● File size 1.5 MB ● Publisher Palgrave Macmillan US ● City New York ● Country US ● Published 2014 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 3368850 ● Copy protection Social DRM

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