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Reading the romanceJanice A. Radway, Janice A. Radway

Reading the romance

Janice A. Radway, Janice A. Radway
1984275 pages
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Challenges popular (and often demeaning) myths about why romantic fiction, one of publishing's most lucrative categories, captivates millions of women readers. In a new introduction, author Radway places the book within the context of current scholarship and offers both an explanation and critique of the study's limitations.--From publisher description.

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5 editions
  • Other · English · 2009
    University of North Carolina Press · 288 pages · 9780807898857
  • Other · English · 2009
    University of North Carolina Press · 288 pages · 9781469604893
  • Other · English · 1991
    University of North Carolina Press · 276 pages · 9780807843499
  • Other · English · 1987
    Verso · 274 pages · 9780860918936
  • Other · English · 1984
    University of North Carolina Press · 274 pages · 9780807815908
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