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E93: Grady Hendrix on Vintage Gothic Romance

She Wore Black

CHAPTER

The Connection Between Gothic Romance Novels and Women's Rights

This chapter explores the relationship between Gothic romance novels and women's access to contraception and abortion. It discusses the influence of politics and societal changes on the genre's popularity, as well as the financial and social limitations faced by women during the time these stories were popular. The chapter also highlights the distinction between Gothic and Gothic romance, emphasizing the requirement of a happy ending in the latter genre.

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