![]() ![]() Chivalric romances were a popular medieval form of storytelling in prose or verse, centered on the heroic adventures of knights and their participation in a higher form of courtship, known as courtly love. The earliest usages of romance were tied to storytelling in a vernacular style of Latin, and by the Middle Ages, it denoted stories specifically on themes of chivalry. It’s strange how the word is such common parlance, but its essence remains unclear. The more I try to examine anything deeper than those impressions, the concept turns to dust under any weight. It’s defined as, “a quality or feeling of mystery, excitement, and remoteness from everyday life.” My own ideas of romance range from ’90s romantic comedies, photographs by Brassaï, or any film starring Cary Grant. We use the word romance for everything: candlelight, flowers, flying to Paris on a whim (which may be the most romantic). ![]()
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