Romance for Sale in Early Modern England

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Exploring the evolution of prose romance, this work examines its significance in Elizabethan fiction and how late sixteenth-century authors and publishers innovatively blended traditional narratives with a fresh perspective on audience engagement. While prose fiction gained prominence in the eighteenth century, the book argues that its distinct identity began to take shape in England nearly two centuries prior, highlighting its foundational role in the literary landscape.