EPISODE · Feb 11, 2022 · 31 MIN
Romance Novels, Part 1
from Red Fern Book Review by Amy Tyler · host Women and Literature academic Reema Faris
Send us Fan MailWomen and literature academic Reema Faris joins Red Fern to discuss the enduring popularity of romance fiction. In this first of a two-parts series, the history of romance novels is examined. Amy makes an argument for Hallmark Christmas movies.Books and resources discussed:A Natural History of the Romance Novel by Pamela Regis Pamela by Samuel RichardsonPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. WoodiwissSomething Wonderful by Judith McNaught Possession: A Romance by A.S. ByattBridgerton, NetflixFollow Red Fern Book Review:Website: https://www.redfernbookreview.comInstagram: @redfernbookreviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redfernbookreview/Newsletter: https://redfernwriting.com/newsletterFollow Reema Faris:Website: Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies, Simon Fraser UniversityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFU.GSWS/Follow Red Fern Book Review:Website and to leave a voicemail: https://www.redfernbookreview.comInstagram: @redfernbookreviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/redfernbookreview/Newsletter: https://www.redfernbookreview.com/newsletter
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Send us Fan Mail Women and literature academic Reema Faris joins Red Fern to discuss the enduring popularity of romance fiction. In this first of a two-parts series, the history of romance novels is examined. Amy makes an argument for Hallmark Christmas movies. Books and resources discussed: A Natural History of the Romance Novel by Pamela Regis Pamela by Samuel Richardson Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen The Devil’s Cub by Georgette Heyer The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. Wood...
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