Author: Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher: Distractions Ink
ISBN: 0982782632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
An Anthology of Three Premiere Novellas by Marcia Lynn McClure (Novella 1) THE UNOBTAINABLE ONE THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING...BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy-a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight. But it was Annette's employer, Lord Gareth Barrett, who proved to be the trial-for she soon found herself living in the all-too-cliche governess' dream of having fallen desperately in love with the man who provided her wages. The child loved her-but could she endure watching hopelessly as the beautiful woman from a neighboring property won Lord Barrett's affections? (Novella 2) THE GENERAL'S AMBITIONS SHE HAD BEEN SELECTED TO MARRY AND BEAR THE PROGENY OF THE SON... Seemingly over night, Renee Millings found herself orphaned and married to the indescribably handsome, but ever frowning, Roque Montan. His father, The General, was obsessively determined that his lineage would continue posthaste-with or without consent of his son's new bride. But when Roque reveals the existence of a sworn oath that will obstruct his father's ambition, will the villainous General conspire to insure the future of his coveted progeny to be borne by Renee himself? Will Renee find the only means of escape from the odious General to be that of his late wife-death? Or will the son find no tolerance for his father's diabolic plotting concerning the woman Roque legally terms his wife? (Novella 3) INDEBTED DELIVERANCE SNOWBOUND AND ISOLATED...SHE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ENDURE THE WINTER IN THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE BRUTAL RACE TREVELIAN... Chalyce LaSalle had been grateful to the handsome recluse, Race Trevelian, when he had delivered her from certain tragedy one frigid winter day. He was addictively attractive, powerful and intriguing-and there was something else about him-an air of secreted internal torture. Yet, as the brutal character of her emancipator began to manifest, Chalyce commenced in wondering whether the fate she now faced would be any less insufferable than the one from which he had delivered her. Still, his very essence beckoned hers. She was drawn to him and her soul whispered that his mind needed deliverance as desperately as she had needed rescue that cold, winter's noon."
Romantic Vignettes
Author: Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher: Distractions Ink
ISBN: 0982782632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
An Anthology of Three Premiere Novellas by Marcia Lynn McClure (Novella 1) THE UNOBTAINABLE ONE THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING...BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy-a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight. But it was Annette's employer, Lord Gareth Barrett, who proved to be the trial-for she soon found herself living in the all-too-cliche governess' dream of having fallen desperately in love with the man who provided her wages. The child loved her-but could she endure watching hopelessly as the beautiful woman from a neighboring property won Lord Barrett's affections? (Novella 2) THE GENERAL'S AMBITIONS SHE HAD BEEN SELECTED TO MARRY AND BEAR THE PROGENY OF THE SON... Seemingly over night, Renee Millings found herself orphaned and married to the indescribably handsome, but ever frowning, Roque Montan. His father, The General, was obsessively determined that his lineage would continue posthaste-with or without consent of his son's new bride. But when Roque reveals the existence of a sworn oath that will obstruct his father's ambition, will the villainous General conspire to insure the future of his coveted progeny to be borne by Renee himself? Will Renee find the only means of escape from the odious General to be that of his late wife-death? Or will the son find no tolerance for his father's diabolic plotting concerning the woman Roque legally terms his wife? (Novella 3) INDEBTED DELIVERANCE SNOWBOUND AND ISOLATED...SHE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ENDURE THE WINTER IN THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE BRUTAL RACE TREVELIAN... Chalyce LaSalle had been grateful to the handsome recluse, Race Trevelian, when he had delivered her from certain tragedy one frigid winter day. He was addictively attractive, powerful and intriguing-and there was something else about him-an air of secreted internal torture. Yet, as the brutal character of her emancipator began to manifest, Chalyce commenced in wondering whether the fate she now faced would be any less insufferable than the one from which he had delivered her. Still, his very essence beckoned hers. She was drawn to him and her soul whispered that his mind needed deliverance as desperately as she had needed rescue that cold, winter's noon."
Publisher: Distractions Ink
ISBN: 0982782632
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
An Anthology of Three Premiere Novellas by Marcia Lynn McClure (Novella 1) THE UNOBTAINABLE ONE THE CHILD WAS STRAWBERRY-SWEET AND LOVING...BUT THE MAN WAS FORBIDDEN FRUIT. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Annette Jordan had accepted the unavoidable reality that she must toil as a governess to provide for herself. Thankfully, her charge was a joy-a vision of youthful beauty, owning a spirit of delight. But it was Annette's employer, Lord Gareth Barrett, who proved to be the trial-for she soon found herself living in the all-too-cliche governess' dream of having fallen desperately in love with the man who provided her wages. The child loved her-but could she endure watching hopelessly as the beautiful woman from a neighboring property won Lord Barrett's affections? (Novella 2) THE GENERAL'S AMBITIONS SHE HAD BEEN SELECTED TO MARRY AND BEAR THE PROGENY OF THE SON... Seemingly over night, Renee Millings found herself orphaned and married to the indescribably handsome, but ever frowning, Roque Montan. His father, The General, was obsessively determined that his lineage would continue posthaste-with or without consent of his son's new bride. But when Roque reveals the existence of a sworn oath that will obstruct his father's ambition, will the villainous General conspire to insure the future of his coveted progeny to be borne by Renee himself? Will Renee find the only means of escape from the odious General to be that of his late wife-death? Or will the son find no tolerance for his father's diabolic plotting concerning the woman Roque legally terms his wife? (Novella 3) INDEBTED DELIVERANCE SNOWBOUND AND ISOLATED...SHE HAD NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO ENDURE THE WINTER IN THE COMPANIONSHIP OF THE BRUTAL RACE TREVELIAN... Chalyce LaSalle had been grateful to the handsome recluse, Race Trevelian, when he had delivered her from certain tragedy one frigid winter day. He was addictively attractive, powerful and intriguing-and there was something else about him-an air of secreted internal torture. Yet, as the brutal character of her emancipator began to manifest, Chalyce commenced in wondering whether the fate she now faced would be any less insufferable than the one from which he had delivered her. Still, his very essence beckoned hers. She was drawn to him and her soul whispered that his mind needed deliverance as desperately as she had needed rescue that cold, winter's noon."
Old-Time Romantic Vignettes in Full Color
Author: Carol Belanger Grafton
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486292212
Category : Clip art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the mid- and late-19th century, the Victorian preoccupation with "romantic" images resulted in a flood of paper ephemera--cards, calendars, labels, etc.--featuring charming, often sentimental illustrations. Now Carol Belanger Grafton has mined this rich load of Victoriana to compile a treasury of 370 full-color romantic vignettes. 24 plates printed one-side only.
Publisher: Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486292212
Category : Clip art
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the mid- and late-19th century, the Victorian preoccupation with "romantic" images resulted in a flood of paper ephemera--cards, calendars, labels, etc.--featuring charming, often sentimental illustrations. Now Carol Belanger Grafton has mined this rich load of Victoriana to compile a treasury of 370 full-color romantic vignettes. 24 plates printed one-side only.
Word Origins and Their Romantic Stories
Author: Wilfred John Funk
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Consuming the Romantic Utopia
Author: Eva Illouz
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520917995
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
To what extent are our most romantic moments determined by the portrayal of love in film and on TV? Is a walk on a moonlit beach a moment of perfect romance or simply a simulation of the familiar ideal seen again and again on billboards and movie screens? In her unique study of American love in the twentieth century, Eva Illouz unravels the mass of images that define our ideas of love and romance, revealing that the experience of "true" love is deeply embedded in the experience of consumer capitalism. Illouz studies how individual conceptions of love overlap with the world of clichés and images she calls the "Romantic Utopia." This utopia lives in the collective imagination of the nation and is built on images that unite amorous and economic activities in the rituals of dating, lovemaking, and marriage. Since the early 1900s, advertisers have tied the purchase of beauty products, sports cars, diet drinks, and snack foods to success in love and happiness. Illouz reveals that, ultimately, every cliché of romance—from an intimate dinner to a dozen red roses—is constructed by advertising and media images that preach a democratic ethos of consumption: material goods and happiness are available to all. Engaging and witty, Illouz's study begins with readings of ads, songs, films, and other public representations of romance and concludes with individual interviews in order to analyze the ways in which mass messages are internalized. Combining extensive historical research, interviews, and postmodern social theory, Illouz brings an impressive scholarship to her fascinating portrait of love in America.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520917995
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 390
Book Description
To what extent are our most romantic moments determined by the portrayal of love in film and on TV? Is a walk on a moonlit beach a moment of perfect romance or simply a simulation of the familiar ideal seen again and again on billboards and movie screens? In her unique study of American love in the twentieth century, Eva Illouz unravels the mass of images that define our ideas of love and romance, revealing that the experience of "true" love is deeply embedded in the experience of consumer capitalism. Illouz studies how individual conceptions of love overlap with the world of clichés and images she calls the "Romantic Utopia." This utopia lives in the collective imagination of the nation and is built on images that unite amorous and economic activities in the rituals of dating, lovemaking, and marriage. Since the early 1900s, advertisers have tied the purchase of beauty products, sports cars, diet drinks, and snack foods to success in love and happiness. Illouz reveals that, ultimately, every cliché of romance—from an intimate dinner to a dozen red roses—is constructed by advertising and media images that preach a democratic ethos of consumption: material goods and happiness are available to all. Engaging and witty, Illouz's study begins with readings of ads, songs, films, and other public representations of romance and concludes with individual interviews in order to analyze the ways in which mass messages are internalized. Combining extensive historical research, interviews, and postmodern social theory, Illouz brings an impressive scholarship to her fascinating portrait of love in America.
Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories
Author: James Platt
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
"Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories" by James Platt. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
"Tales of the supernatural: Six romantic stories" by James Platt. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Artistic Relations
Author: Peter Collier
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300060096
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
In this innovative volume, literary critics and art historians explore the relationship between literature and the visual arts in 19th-century France. Eighteen leading scholars, including Pierre Bourdieu, Germaine Greer, Segolene Le Men, Roger Cardinal and Mary Ann Caws analyse contemporary forms of representation to reveal the rich variety of factors that link image and text.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 9780300060096
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
In this innovative volume, literary critics and art historians explore the relationship between literature and the visual arts in 19th-century France. Eighteen leading scholars, including Pierre Bourdieu, Germaine Greer, Segolene Le Men, Roger Cardinal and Mary Ann Caws analyse contemporary forms of representation to reveal the rich variety of factors that link image and text.
13 Short Romance Stories Boxed Set
Author: Misha QUinn
Publisher: Misha Quinn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
13 Short Romance Stories Boxed Set is heartwarming, sweet, clean, easy-to-read fiction comprised Short Romance StoriesCollections 1-3. Romance stories in these collections are short or flash fiction with a twist in the love storyline. These short romance stories are perfect for those seeking an uplifting and satisfying read with brief paragraphs and descriptions. These uplifting, sometimes even instalove romance stories will leave you dreaming and yearning for more. 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1: Proposal at the Pond A Mermaid and a Man Julia and the Mountains Meeting in Paris At the Exhibition 4 Short Romance Stories Collection #2: Eternity for Two Lucia and Angel Naomi and the Wildflowers Stefania and Demon 4 Short Romance Stories Collection #3: Edelweiss for Prom Queen Dalia and the Modern Subway Knight Robots and Love Cynthia and the Old Hotel Large Print paperbacks are an excellent present for seniors and people who need a more comfortable reading experience. If you love clean & wholesome, and sweet romance stories with all the feels, let yourself be swept away by love, hope, and the twists of fate that make romance magical.
Publisher: Misha Quinn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
13 Short Romance Stories Boxed Set is heartwarming, sweet, clean, easy-to-read fiction comprised Short Romance StoriesCollections 1-3. Romance stories in these collections are short or flash fiction with a twist in the love storyline. These short romance stories are perfect for those seeking an uplifting and satisfying read with brief paragraphs and descriptions. These uplifting, sometimes even instalove romance stories will leave you dreaming and yearning for more. 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1: Proposal at the Pond A Mermaid and a Man Julia and the Mountains Meeting in Paris At the Exhibition 4 Short Romance Stories Collection #2: Eternity for Two Lucia and Angel Naomi and the Wildflowers Stefania and Demon 4 Short Romance Stories Collection #3: Edelweiss for Prom Queen Dalia and the Modern Subway Knight Robots and Love Cynthia and the Old Hotel Large Print paperbacks are an excellent present for seniors and people who need a more comfortable reading experience. If you love clean & wholesome, and sweet romance stories with all the feels, let yourself be swept away by love, hope, and the twists of fate that make romance magical.
5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1: Sweet and Clean & Wholesome, Easy to Read Fiction
Author: Misha Quinn
Publisher: Misha Quinn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1 is heartwarming, easy-read fiction. Romance stories in these collections are short or flash fiction with a twist in the love storyline. These short romance stories are perfect for those seeking an uplifting and satisfying read with brief paragraphs and descriptions. These uplifting romance stories will leave you dreaming and yearning for more. 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1: Proposal at the Pond Heartwarming Love Story. Dive into the enchanting world of Jackie and Maury's love saga in this heartwarming short story. Join Jackie on a boat ride filled with unexpected twists and turns, leading to a surprising proposal at the pond. From shattered expectations to a delightful surprise, this tale unfolds with emotions that will tug at your heartstrings. Will their love conquer the challenges that lie ahead? Watch till the end for a twist that will leave you smiling! A Mermaid and a Man A Mermaid's Forbidden Love. Get lost in the mesmerizing world of "A Mermaid and a Man," where two mermaids, Seyla and Dana, figure out the ups and downs of love. As the enchanting story unfolds, witness the forbidden romance that blooms between Dana and an earthly man named Maury. Can love between two worlds endure, or will it vanish like ripples on a pond's surface? Explore the depths of passion, mystery, and sacrifice in this captivating tale of love across realms. Julia and the Mountains Unexpected Love on a Train Journey. Join Natalia on a mesmerizing journey along the Seine as fate takes a twist in the City of Love. In the bustling streets of Paris, Natalia's chance encounter with a mysterious stranger turns her world upside down. Can a riverboat celebration with friends bring an unexpected reunion, reigniting the spark that fate briefly extinguished that morning? Discover the magic of love, destiny, and second chances in this heartwarming tale set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris. Meeting in Paris A Romantic Riverboat Reunion. Come with Natalia on an amazing trip along the Seine as destiny plays out in the City of Love. In the bustling streets of Paris, Natalia's chance encounter with a mysterious stranger turns her world upside down. Can a riverboat celebration with friends bring an unexpected reunion, reigniting the spark that fate briefly extinguished that morning? Discover the magic of love, destiny, and second chances in this heartwarming tale set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris. At the Exhibition Painted Worlds of Passion. Get ready to be swept away in Misha Quinn's thrilling short story, 'At the Exhibition.' Lana goes to a cool art show, hoping to figure out if Serge loves her. Surrounded by amazing paintings, Lana's feelings unfold when Serge comes close, and something special happens between them. Can Serge make Lana feel better? Explore the magical world of love, jealousy, and making-up in this story. If you love clean & wholesome, and sweet romance stories with all the feels, let yourself be swept away by love, hope, and the twists of fate that make romance magical. Read the 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1 today! Topics: Love Story, Proposal, Short Story, Romance, Unexpected Twist, Emotional Journey, Mermaid Love, Forbidden Romance, Fantasy Story, Love Across Worlds, Misha Quinn, Magical Tales, Romance, Parisian Adventure, Fate Intertwined, Second Chances, Riverboat Reunion Misha Quinn Story, Storytime, Love Adventure, Art Show, Feelings
Publisher: Misha Quinn
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1 is heartwarming, easy-read fiction. Romance stories in these collections are short or flash fiction with a twist in the love storyline. These short romance stories are perfect for those seeking an uplifting and satisfying read with brief paragraphs and descriptions. These uplifting romance stories will leave you dreaming and yearning for more. 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1: Proposal at the Pond Heartwarming Love Story. Dive into the enchanting world of Jackie and Maury's love saga in this heartwarming short story. Join Jackie on a boat ride filled with unexpected twists and turns, leading to a surprising proposal at the pond. From shattered expectations to a delightful surprise, this tale unfolds with emotions that will tug at your heartstrings. Will their love conquer the challenges that lie ahead? Watch till the end for a twist that will leave you smiling! A Mermaid and a Man A Mermaid's Forbidden Love. Get lost in the mesmerizing world of "A Mermaid and a Man," where two mermaids, Seyla and Dana, figure out the ups and downs of love. As the enchanting story unfolds, witness the forbidden romance that blooms between Dana and an earthly man named Maury. Can love between two worlds endure, or will it vanish like ripples on a pond's surface? Explore the depths of passion, mystery, and sacrifice in this captivating tale of love across realms. Julia and the Mountains Unexpected Love on a Train Journey. Join Natalia on a mesmerizing journey along the Seine as fate takes a twist in the City of Love. In the bustling streets of Paris, Natalia's chance encounter with a mysterious stranger turns her world upside down. Can a riverboat celebration with friends bring an unexpected reunion, reigniting the spark that fate briefly extinguished that morning? Discover the magic of love, destiny, and second chances in this heartwarming tale set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris. Meeting in Paris A Romantic Riverboat Reunion. Come with Natalia on an amazing trip along the Seine as destiny plays out in the City of Love. In the bustling streets of Paris, Natalia's chance encounter with a mysterious stranger turns her world upside down. Can a riverboat celebration with friends bring an unexpected reunion, reigniting the spark that fate briefly extinguished that morning? Discover the magic of love, destiny, and second chances in this heartwarming tale set against the enchanting backdrop of Paris. At the Exhibition Painted Worlds of Passion. Get ready to be swept away in Misha Quinn's thrilling short story, 'At the Exhibition.' Lana goes to a cool art show, hoping to figure out if Serge loves her. Surrounded by amazing paintings, Lana's feelings unfold when Serge comes close, and something special happens between them. Can Serge make Lana feel better? Explore the magical world of love, jealousy, and making-up in this story. If you love clean & wholesome, and sweet romance stories with all the feels, let yourself be swept away by love, hope, and the twists of fate that make romance magical. Read the 5 Short Romance Stories Collection #1 today! Topics: Love Story, Proposal, Short Story, Romance, Unexpected Twist, Emotional Journey, Mermaid Love, Forbidden Romance, Fantasy Story, Love Across Worlds, Misha Quinn, Magical Tales, Romance, Parisian Adventure, Fate Intertwined, Second Chances, Riverboat Reunion Misha Quinn Story, Storytime, Love Adventure, Art Show, Feelings
An Old-Fashioned Romance
Author: Marcia Lynn McClure
Publisher: Distractions Ink
ISBN: 0985280700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Life went along simply, if not rather monotonously, for Breck McCall. Her job was satisfying, and she had true friends. But she felt empty-as if part of her soul were detached and lost to her. She longed for something-something that seemed to be missing. Yet there were moments when Breck felt she might almost touch something wonderful. And most of those moments came while in the presence of her handsome yet seemingly haunted boss-Reese Thatcher.
Publisher: Distractions Ink
ISBN: 0985280700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Life went along simply, if not rather monotonously, for Breck McCall. Her job was satisfying, and she had true friends. But she felt empty-as if part of her soul were detached and lost to her. She longed for something-something that seemed to be missing. Yet there were moments when Breck felt she might almost touch something wonderful. And most of those moments came while in the presence of her handsome yet seemingly haunted boss-Reese Thatcher.
Crafting a Collection
Author: Anna Shields
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 1684174309
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
"Compiled in 940 at the court of the kingdom of Shu, the Huajian ji is the earliest extant collection of song lyrics by literati poets. The collection has traditionally been studied as the precursor to the lyrics of the Song dynasty, or in terms of what it contributed to the later development of the genre. But scholars have rarely examined the work as an anthology, and have more often focused on the work of individual poets and their respective contributions to the genre. In this book, Anna Shields examines the influence of court culture on the creation of the anthology and the significance of imitation and convention in its lyrics. Shields suggests that by considering the Huajian ji only in terms of its contributions to a later “model,” we unnecessarily limit ourselves to a single literary form, and risk overlooking the broader influence of Tang culture on the Huajian ji. By illuminating the historical and literary contexts of the anthology, the author aims to situate the Huajian ji within larger questions of Chinese literary history, particularly the influence of cultural forces on the emergence of genres and the development of romantic literature."
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 1684174309
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 429
Book Description
"Compiled in 940 at the court of the kingdom of Shu, the Huajian ji is the earliest extant collection of song lyrics by literati poets. The collection has traditionally been studied as the precursor to the lyrics of the Song dynasty, or in terms of what it contributed to the later development of the genre. But scholars have rarely examined the work as an anthology, and have more often focused on the work of individual poets and their respective contributions to the genre. In this book, Anna Shields examines the influence of court culture on the creation of the anthology and the significance of imitation and convention in its lyrics. Shields suggests that by considering the Huajian ji only in terms of its contributions to a later “model,” we unnecessarily limit ourselves to a single literary form, and risk overlooking the broader influence of Tang culture on the Huajian ji. By illuminating the historical and literary contexts of the anthology, the author aims to situate the Huajian ji within larger questions of Chinese literary history, particularly the influence of cultural forces on the emergence of genres and the development of romantic literature."