Romance

Definition

Romance refers to a genre of literature centered around love relationships between characters. It explores themes such as passion, desire, courtship rituals, and emotional connections between individuals.

Related terms

Love Triangle: A situation in a romance story where three characters are involved in a complex romantic relationship.

Unrequited Love: One-sided love, where one person has strong feelings for another who does not reciprocate those feelings.

Epistolary Novel: A novel written in the form of letters exchanged between characters, often used to convey romantic relationships.