Filippo, Maria San
After
- ISBN 13:
- 9780814346747
- author:
- Filippo, Maria San
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Wayne State University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 382
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimeters (0.5
- Genre:
- Humour, Topic, Men, Women & Relationships,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
After "Happily Ever After" Romantic Comedy in the Post-Romantic Age by Maria San Filippo explores how romantic comedies are evolving to address the complexities of modern relationships. This collection of essays contemplates the resurgence of the genre, tackling topics such as reproductive politics, marriage equality, and technology-enabled sex. The book's contributors examine new approaches to the genre, including hybridity and serial narrative, and how recent rom-coms deal with divisive issues. By exploring these themes, After "Happily Ever After" Romantic Comedy in the Post-Romantic Age sheds light on the ongoing vitality of romantic comedy in the face of shifting social mores. This collection offers a fresh perspective on the genre, one that prioritizes intimacy and complexity over traditional tropes. With 15 chapters tackling a range of topics, it is an essential read for anyone interested in the evolution of romantic comedy.