University of Winchester
With romance novels the highest-grossing fiction in the world and a resurgence in the popularity of Romcoms in the cinema, 'love' is big business in the entertainment industry.
And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, The University of Winchester's Humanities and Social Sciences team are taking a deep dive to find out why this genre remains so appealing and enduring.
From Romances Historical to Contemporary, Paranormal to Young Adult, Military to Gothic – if it's about love, it's here.
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