A Counter-History of Crime Fiction: Supernatural, Gothic, Sensational (Crime Files) - Softcover

Ascari, Maurizio

Softcover

ISBN 10: 023059462X ISBN 13: 9780230594623

Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

Inhaltsangabe

An innovative approach to the history of crime fiction, exploring its connections with the gothic, the supernatural, the sensational and pseudo-science

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Shortlisted for Mystery Writers of America Edgar Awards 2008 (Category: Best Critical/Biographical)

'Maurizio Ascari's book is a thrilling journey through the supernaturally dark side of crime fiction. It excavates material that critics have not previously considered in the context of classic crime writing and also explores innovatively the role of the super-rational in the development and meaning of the genre. The book thoroughly justifies its challenging title as a Counter-History of Crime Fiction.' - Stephen Knight, Distinguished Research Professor in English Literature, University of Cardiff, UK

'...a well-written, insightful and important piece of criticism.' - Kim Toft Hansen, Kulturekapellet

'...[an] interestingly transnational approach to crime fiction...elegant language...captivating writing style...critically groundbreaking...' Rivista di Studi Vittoriani

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This book offers an innovative approach to the history of crime fiction, in order to explore its connections with the gothic, the supernaturanl, the sensational and pseudo-science.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 023059462X
• ISBN 13: 9780230594623
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240