Romance novels have been scorned, adored, and most of all, widely read. This course examines the history, artistry, and social significance of the genre, with attention to the ways in which romance novels have variously reinforced and disrupted norms of r not only on the world’s problems but also on the world’s pleasures? Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, The Individual in Community, Research and Information Literacy.

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