An escape that is both literal and figurative implies flight from some situation in the real world which is either stifling or overwhelming, as well as a metaphoric transfer to another, more desirable universe where events are happily resolved. What kind of experience does the author claim makes these escapes a reality?

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The author claims that romance reading makes these escapes a reality, as it allows for both a literal escape from the real world and a figurative transfer to a more desirable universe through the narrative of the romance.

An Escape That Is Both Literal and Figurative Implies Flight