Romance scholar Eric Selinger explores different questions that have been asked about popular romance (not enough), how romance research has come in waves (three, to be precise), and asks "how can I make this romance more interesting?" (you always can).

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Guest: Eric Selinger

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Eric also lent his expertise to the Modern Romance Canon episode.

Notes:

• Stephanie Burt Don't Read Poetry
• Michael Moorcock SFF book by Mark Scroggins
• What is it Then Between Us: Traditions of Love in American Poetry by Eric Selinger
• Eric's Researching the Romance 2018 Talk: How can I make this more interesting? Also, My Beautiful Enemy!
• Video with Eric Selinger from the Popular Romance Project
• IASPR Digital Showcase 2020 Conference: View every presentation here!
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