William A. Gleason is Professor of English at Princeton University, USA, and Eric Murphy Selinger is Professor of English at DePaul University, USA.

'Romance Fiction and American Culture brings together a series of smart, thought-provoking essays on the many aspects of American romance fiction, including the business of its production, its long history, and its aesthetics. The volume will be of interest to everyone who is intrigued by this most popular of American genres.' Janice A. Radway, Northwestern University, USA 'This significant collection of essays examines how the romance genre developed in the United States, drawing on disparate and often unfamiliar texts that demonstrate the capaciousness and resilience of the popular romance in addressing social and political concerns.' Kay Mussell, American University, USA

• Table of contents to come.

William A. Gleason is Professor of English at Princeton University, USA, and Eric Murphy Selinger is Professor of English at DePaul University, USA.

'Romance Fiction and American Culture brings together a series of smart, thought-provoking essays on the many aspects of American romance fiction, including the business of its production, its long history, and its aesthetics. The volume will be of interest to everyone who is intrigued by this most popular of American genres.' Janice A. Radway, Northwestern University, USA 'This significant collection of essays examines how the romance genre developed in the United States, drawing on disparate and often unfamiliar texts that demonstrate the capaciousness and resilience of the popular romance in addressing social and political concerns.' Kay Mussell, American University, USA

• Table of contents to come.

William A. Gleason is Professor of English at Princeton University, USA, and Eric Murphy Selinger is Professor of English at DePaul University, USA.

'Romance Fiction and American Culture brings together a series of smart, thought-provoking essays on the many aspects of American romance fiction, including the business of its production, its long history, and its aesthetics. The volume will be of interest to everyone who is intrigued by this most popular of American genres.' Janice A. Radway, Northwestern University, USA 'This significant collection of essays examines how the romance genre developed in the United States, drawing on disparate and often unfamiliar texts that demonstrate the capaciousness and resilience of the popular romance in addressing social and political concerns.' Kay Mussell, American University, USA

• Table of contents to come.