Crime fiction is one of the most popular literary genres and has
been for more than a century. At the heart of almost all forms of
mysteries-from the Golden Age puzzler to the contemporary police
procedural, from American hardboiled fiction to the Japanese
timetable mystery-is the investigator. He-or, increasingly, she-can
be a private eye, a police officer, or a general busybody. But
whatever forms these investigators take, they are the key element
of crime fiction. Criminals and their crimes come and go, while our
attention is captured by these fascinating characters who exist at
the intersection of so many different literary and social roles.
100 Greatest Literary Detectives offers a selection of the most
influential, important, and intriguing fictional sleuths-amateur or
professional-from around the world. From Sherlock Holmes to Harry
Hole, Kinsey Millhone to Kiyoshi Mitarai, the detectives profiled
here give readers a broader picture of one of fiction's most
popular genres. Each entry summarizes the distinctive features of
notable investigators and their approaches to crime, provides a
brief outline of major features of their fictional careers, and
makes a case for their importance based on literary-historical
impact, novelty, uniqueness, aesthetic quality, or cultural
resonance. The characters profiled here include Lew Archer, Martin
Beck, Father Brown, Brother Cadfael, Adam Dalgliesh, Mike Hammer,
Miss Jane Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Ezekiel "Easy"
Rawlins, Kay Scarpetta, Sam Spade, Phillip Trent, V. I. Warshawski,
Lord Peter Wimsey, Nero Wolfe, and many others. Readers will find
some of their favorite detectives here, learn more about their
literary and cultural significance, and discover other great
sleuths-old and new, local and international-in this engaging
volume. 100 Greatest Literary Detectives provides a fascinating
look into some of the most intriguing fictional characters of all
time.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(1)
