"Romance: Two Lectures" by Walter Alexander Raleigh is a set of talks given in 1915 that looks at the idea of romance in books and how it grew over time, especially in English writing. Raleigh, who was a well-known English professor, talks about how romanticism changed literature and culture. The book talks examines how romance and literature changed from the Middle Ages to the Romantic period. He talks about the beginnings of romance stories and how Christian ideas and old traditions played a role. Fashion and culture affect books. Raleigh shows how romance is a type of writing and a cultural power. He thinks romance is about creativity and feelings, not just strict definitions.
Romance: Two Lectures
By Walter Alexander Raleigh
Explore the evolution of heartfelt storytelling through time while navigating the changing tides of culture, fashion, and literary expression.
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About the AuthorSir Walter Alexander Raleigh was an English scholar, poet, and author. Raleigh was also a Cambridge Apostle.
Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh was an English scholar, poet, and author. Raleigh was also a Cambridge Apostle.
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