Evolution, Feminism, and Romantic Fiction - From Mr. Darcy to Mr. Big.

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.

List of contents

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.

About the author

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

Product details

• Authors: Ania Grant, Ania (University of Auckland Grant
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 13.06.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781032342023
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3234202-3
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; History, Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, LITERARY CRITICISM / Comparative Literature, Humanities, Literary studies: general, Gender studies, gender groups, TV & society, Media studies: TV and society