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The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection - The Greatest Romance Classics of All Time - cover

The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection - The Greatest Romance Classics of All Time

George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Kate Chopin, Anne Brontë, Fanny Burney, Walter Scott, R. D. Blackmore, Elizabeth Gaskell, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, P. G. Wodehouse, Heyer Georgette, E.M. Forster, Theodore Dreiser, H. G. Wells, Earl Derr Biggers, Grace Livingston Hill, Madeleine L'Engle, Meredith Nicholson, Thomas Hardy, Burton Egbert Stevenson, Leo Tolstoy, Gaston Leroux, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, O. Douglas, Stendhal

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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'The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection' offers a grand tapestry of romantic narratives, spanning centuries and encapsulating an array of literary movements from the classic to the contemporary. The anthology traverses through the idyllic English countryside, the strict moral codes of Victorian society, to the challenging norms of the early 20th century. Every story, be it a novel, a novella, or a sophisticated slice of life, blends passion with profound themes of personal growth, societal expectation, and the quest for authentic emotional connections. This comprehensive collection includes a variety of narrative techniques, from the epistolary form employed by the likes of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos to the detailed psychological realism pioneered by Henry James and Virginia Woolf. The array of authors featured—from Jane Austen and the Brontë sisters to F. Scott Fitzgerald and E. M. Forster—represents a cross-section of the best in literary history. The contributors' backgrounds are as diverse as their writing styles, each adding a unique voice to the understanding of romance across different periods and social contexts. These authors, who also played significant roles in shaping literary and cultural movements—be it Realism, Modernism, or the Gothic revival—collectively underscore the evolving nature of romantic expression in literature. 'The Love of Romance - 50 Books in One Collection' is essential for any reader who cherishes the rich history and enduring allure of romantic literature. This anthology not only allows readers to explore a multitude of perspectives and writing styles but also serves as a profound educational tool, bridging the gap between past and present conceptions of love and society. Engage with this collection to navigate through the transformation of romance from its traditional manifestations to its modern-day interpretations, fostering a deeper appreciation for both the genre and its prolific contributors.
Available since: 12/17/2020.
Print length: 18063 pages.

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