Romantic Conventions

By Anne K. Kaler

Book Overview

Traditionally, romance novels have a reputation as being no more than trashy, sex-filled fantasy escapes for frustrated housewives. But books in this genre account for nearly half of the paperbacks published. Contributors examine the patterns used by the romance authors to tell their stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0879727780
• ISBN13: 9780879727789
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"