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Routledge Historical Romance Fiction: Heterosexuality and Performativity

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This groundbreaking literary analysis examines romance novels through the lens of sexuality and performativity rather than gender, offering fresh perspectives on why heterosexual romance captivates readers across generations. Drawing on speech-act theory, the study interrogates the 'I love you' speech act as the romance novel's defining moment whilst analysing works ranging from Georgette Heyer's beloved classics to contemporary bodice rippers and literary fiction by John Fowles and A.S. Byatt. Published by Routledge, this first book-length investigation reframes critical debates about romance fiction's literary value and cultural significance, engaging with cutting-edge theoretical frameworks to demonstrate how performativity shapes both character development and reader engagement within the genre.

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First book-length study by Routledge to centre sexuality rather than gender in analysing romance novels and their cultural significance.

Employs speech-act theory and recent performativity studies to interpret 'I love you' as the romance novel's fundamental narrative act.

Critically examines diverse texts including Georgette Heyer classics, contemporary bodice rippers, and literary fiction by John Fowles and A.S. Byatt.

Tests claims of contemporary critical theorists against popular and canonical romance fiction to advance literary theory debates.

Offers new theoretical ground for understanding heterosexual romance's enduring appeal and literary merit within criticism.

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Release Date
28 March 2008
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06 July 2007

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