Ania Grant

Evolution, Feminism, and Romantic Fiction

From Mr. Darcy to Mr. Big.

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Drawing on research from the evolutionary sciences, Ania Grant proposes that narrative patterns of romantic stories and their enduring appeal reflect the importance of love as a fundamental human drive.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge
• Seitenzahl: 208
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. August 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 250mm x 175mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 547g
• ISBN-13: 9781032342030
• ISBN-10: 103234203X
• Artikelnr.: 72737638

Autorenporträt

Ania Grant teaches Literature and Media Studies at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her research combines evolutionary and feminist perspectives.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Part One 1. Love: A fundamental human drive 2. Choice: From
sexual selection to emotional intelligence 3. Romantic fiction: Tales of
female mate choice Part Two Introduction to Pride and Prejudice: "The lady
has no choice?" 4. Lydia Bennet: "Tenderly flirting with at least six
officers at once" 5. Charlotte Lucas: "I am not romantic ... I ask only a
comfortable home" 6. Jane Bennet: "[Her] feelings, though fervent, were
little displayed" 7. Elizabeth Bennet: "A union ... to the advantage of
both" Part Three Introduction to Sex and the City: "Spoiled by choices?" 8.
Samantha Jones: "I'm try-sexual, I'll try anything once" 9. Charlotte York:
"You fantasize about a man with a Park Avenue apartment and a nice stock
portfolio" 10. Miranda Hobbes: "Soulmates only exist in the Hallmark aisle
of Duane Reade Drugs" 11. Carrie Bradshaw: "Tell me I'm the one" 12.
Mothers and others. Conclusion.