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In 1997, for example, Vivian Gornick wrote that love was no longer the primary narrative conflict of contemporary literature.

This 1813 text is one of the most famous romances in the English literary canon, with over 4 million ratings on Goodreads.

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Share one of these 100 Valentine’s Day quotes with your partner and send a message full of love this February 14.