In Professor Selinger’s newest release, scholars dive into the genre of romance fiction to collaborate on an extensive companion like never before. Check out the book here.
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DePaul in the News: “Heaving Bosoms and Joyous Endings Conquer Capitol Hill”
Washington Post (February 13, 2015) “Heaving bosoms and joyous endings conquer Capitol Hill” Last week, the Post ran a story on a romance fiction conference held at the Library of Congress. The article featured DePaul English professor Eric Selinger, who noted, “The last thing popular romance needs is a man in a suit ‘mansplaining’ what belongs in the canon.”
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen Read the first part of this topic in Brittany’s previous post: “The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One.” As I’ve discussed in my previous post, the romance genre has a simple formula that doesn’t necessarily include sex or an unflattering portrayal of women: An authentic love story (or at…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part Two
The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One
By MAWP student Brittany Petersen As we finish up the chocolates, watch the balloons deflate and lay Valentine’s Day 2011 to bed, it seems appropriate to turn back to the source from which we as English students and authors get our romantic fix the other 364 days of the year: romance literature. Wait—you do read…Continue reading The Girl and the Romance Novel, Part One