Love Cures

In Love Cures, Volume 1, author Laine Doggett examines the historical evolution of romantic tropes and their connection to medieval practices. While modern pop culture often treats the healing or intoxicating power of love as a universal constant, this work of literary criticism argues that these concepts have specific historical origins. Doggett traces contemporary musical metaphors, such as love as a drug or a potion, back to the Old French romances of the high Middle Ages.

This scholarly study moves beyond viewing female figures in romance as mere fantasy or witches. Instead, Love Cures analyzes these characters through the lens of medieval medical and magical practices. This book serves as a significant resource for those studying anthropology, history, and French literature. By connecting ancient romance to modern perceptions, Doggett provides a deep exploration of how historical social science and magic shaped our current understanding of marriage and affection.