In this insightful address, delivered to the students of the University of Edinburgh in 1910, George Wyndham explores the origins and evolution of the romance genre in European literature. Drawing on a wealth of literary examples and historical context, Wyndham sheds light on how this timeless genre has captured the imaginations of readers for centuries.

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