The Romance Revolution: Erotic Novels for Women and the Quest for a New Sexual Identity

by Carol Thurston

Book depicts the revolution in romance, the historical criticism associated with the subject, the need and importance for the role of women and sex in quest for a new sexual identity in literature.

Genres: Nonfiction, Romance, Academic

272 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 1987

About the author

Carol Thurston has a Ph.D. in communications, has taught journalism, and has served as a political speechwriter. As a journalist, she has traveled widely from France, Germany, and the Netherlands to Morocco, writing about science as well as political issues. Thurston lives in Austin, Texas, and is currently at work on her next novel.

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very informative. Thurston has a great language that manages to convey complex historical settings in a tangible language that's quite digestible. I certainly learned a lot from reading it - which is good because I'm doing my master's thesis on a similar topic.

Now I just need to get my two thesis buddies to read it too... or well, at least get them to read my extensive notes taken while reading the book ✍️🤓
@anna @AB get in the google drive NOW 🔫

[Giulia Torre · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read. Historically situated social science. Clear, smart prose. Valuable research.