by Lisa Fletcher (Author)
Based on a range of romantic texts, this book defines historical romance as a fictional mode dependent on the force and familiarity of the speech act, 'I love you'. It provides a detailed account of the genre's history and development in both its popular and 'literary' manifestations.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 186
Publisher: Ashgate
Published: 24 Apr 2008
ISBN 10: 0754662020
ISBN 13: 9780754662020