Before Sherlock Holmes How Magazines and Newspapers Invented the Detective Story |
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| Author:
| Panek, Leroy Lad |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-6787-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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The nineteenth century was awash with detective stories, though many, like the so-called detective notebooks, are so rare that they lay beyond the reach of even the most dedicated readers. This volume surveys the first fifty years of the detective story in nineteenth-century America and England, examining not only major works, but also the lesser known. By rewriting the history of the mystery genre, this study opens up new avenues for literary exploration.
The nineteenth century was awash with detective stories, though many, like the so-called detective notebooks, are so rare that they lay beyond the reach of even the most dedicated readers. This volume surveys the first fifty years of the detective story in nineteenth-century America and England, examining not only major works, but also the lesser known. By rewriting the history of the mystery genre, this study opens up new avenues for literary exploration.