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Routledge - Historical Romance Fiction: Heterosexuality and Performativity

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Explore a groundbreaking academic study that shifts the conversation around romance novels. Historical Romance Fiction by Lisa Fletcher is the first book-length examination to focus on issues of sexuality rather than gender, offering a fresh perspective on the genre's appeal. This work moves the debate about the value of heterosexual romance onto new ground. By testing the claims of critical theorists, the text analyzes a wide range of literature. This includes popular classics by Georgette Heyer, recent bodice rippers, and historical fiction from authors like John Fowles and A.S. Byatt. Lisa Fletcher utilizes speech-act theory and recent studies of performativity to analyze the genre. By identifying "I love you" as the defining speech act of the romance novel, the book provides a deep look into how these stories function. This is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in anthropology, sociology, and literary theory.

Key Features

Provides the first book-length study of romance novels to focus specifically on issues of sexuality instead of gender.

Analyzes a diverse range of literature including Georgette Heyer classics, modern bodice rippers, and works by John Fowles and A.S. Byatt.

Uses speech-act theory and studies of performativity to examine the mechanics of the romance genre.

Identifies "I love you" as the defining speech act within the context of romance fiction.

Offers a new framework for debating the value and appeal of heterosexual romance through critical theory.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 March 2008
Listed Since
06 July 2007

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