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Long before the rise of popular romance covers, this work examines the secret history of the genre’s reputation as lowbrow literature for housewives and spinsters. Using historical research, it explores early criticism—from nineteenth‑century “scribbling women” to twentieth‑century sex‑market paperbacks—while showing how romance novels have consistently offered women an escape, an outlet for ambition, and a sense of worth. The book argues that the perceived shame around romance reads has no place in modern literary culture and celebrates the genre’s role in encouraging women to dream, refuse stagnation, and claim their value.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Maya Rodale
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