Part 1: Historical Context of Romance Novels 1. Origins in Medieval Chivalry Romance novels have a long and rich history that can be traced back to ancient times. However, the origins of the genre as we know it today can be found in the medieval era, when tales of chivalry…

Part 1: The Power of Representation 1. Challenging the traditional gender roles: In many romance novels, the male protagonist is often portrayed as the strong, assertive figure, while the female protagonist is seen as the damsel in distress. However, contemporary romance novels are challenging these stereotypes by featuring strong, independent…