Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction, The

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Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction, The
- Organized thematically by the most popular categories of detective fiction--The Amateur Detective, The Private Investigator, and the Police--the works within each of these three sections are arranged chronologically so students can trace how the genre has developed over time.
- Includes a compelling range of stories by the major writers in the genre, including Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler, Sue Grafton, and Dashiell Hammett.
- A General Introduction and an introduction to each of the three major sections provide background on the development and the conventions of detective fiction and help students appreciate the connections between the works in the anthology.
- Critical apparatus includes critical essays on the history and form of detective fiction and critical commentaries by the writers themselves.
- The biographies include a discussion of the author's contributions to the genre of detective fiction, suggestions for futher readings, and awards received by the author.
Country USA
Brand Pearson
Manufacturer Pearson
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780321195012
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780321195012
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Pearson
Manufacturer	Pearson
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780321195012
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780321195012
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction, The

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