{"product_id":"race-and-romance-coloring-the-past-9780866986946","title":"Race and Romance: Coloring the Past","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRace and the literary tradition of romance are explored in Race and Romance: Coloring the Past, which looks at the genealogy of colorism, white passing, and white presenting in the romance genre from Heliodorus to Beverly Jenkins. It also examines the significance of white settler colonialism in early modern romance narratives. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 160 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Arizona Center for Medieval \u0026amp; Renaissance Studies,US\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRace and romance have long been intertwined, with the literary tradition of romance serving as a powerful platform for exploring the complex dynamics of race and identity. In her groundbreaking book, Race and Romance: Coloring the Past, Dr. Elizabeth A. Eubanks delves into the literary and cultural genealogy of colorism, white passing, and white presenting in the romance genre. Spanning from the ancient Greek epic Heliodorus Aithiopika to the contemporary short novels of Aphra Behn and the modern romance novel Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins, this study offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of racial identity and the problematic concept of \"passing.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Eubanks' analysis engages with the intricate racecraft of \"passing,\" which involves individuals attempting to conceal their racial heritage in order to gain access to social privileges and opportunities. She explores the ways in which this practice has shaped the formation of racial identity and the complexities of navigating racial boundaries in the premodern and modern periods. The study also sheds light on the significance of white settler colonialism to early modern romance narratives, highlighting the ways in which romantic love was used to justify and perpetuate the exploitation and oppression of marginalized communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough a rich blend of literary analysis, cultural history, and social critique, Race and Romance: Coloring the Past provides a valuable bridge between studies of early modern romance and scholarship on twenty-first-century romance novels. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the romance genre, as it offers a nuanced and insightful exploration of the complex intersections of race, identity, and power. By challenging traditional narratives and revealing the hidden histories of race and romance, Dr. Eubanks' work contributes to a more inclusive and equitable understanding of the past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 310g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 236 x 151 x 14 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780866986946\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margo Hendricks","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44095406768378,"sku":"9780866986946","price":23.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1662127286280_book.jpg?v=1662215437","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/race-and-romance-coloring-the-past-9780866986946","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}