Introduction
This chapter provides an introduction to the idea of romance and the different definitions it has in a variety of fields and times, including literature and medieval times. It further provides additional discussions on love and romance in literature and poetry. Related concepts, such as the romance hero and the nature of romance, are discussed. Middle English romance is also covered.
Keywords: romance, literature, medieval times, love, poetry, romance hero, Middle English
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