The History of Romance Novels
For centuries,
people have fallen head-over-heels for romantic stories. Historians
believe the first written romantic fiction dates back to the
1st
century BC in Greece, and yet the human obsession with
love stories continues to grow exponentially. Romance novels in
particular have been must have experiences for millions of readers
over the past several decades, despite the stereotypes some believe
about the genre.
The First Modern
Romance Novel
In 1740, author
Samuel Richardson publis... [Read More...]