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101 Mystery & Detective Classics You Should Read Before You Die
Jules Verne
Charles Dickens
Mark Twain
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Oscar Wilde
Edgar Allan Poe
William Hope Hodgson
John Buchan
Anna Katharine Green
Bram Stoker
Charlotte Brontë
Anne Brontë
Emily Brontë
Arthur Conan Doyle
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Joseph Conrad
Algernon Blackwood
Guy de Maupassant
Ernest Bramah
Walter Scott
Thomas Hardy
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Daniel Defoe
Arthur Morrison
Agatha Christie
Marie Belloc Lowndes
Sax Rohmer
Alexandre Dumas
Washington Irving
Maurice Leblanc
Erskine Childers
Gaston Leroux
Wilkie Collins
Earl Derr Biggers
Marcel Allain
Richard Marsh
H. G. Wells
E. Phillips Oppenheim
J. S. Fletcher
R. Austin Freeman
E. W. Hornung
G. K. Chesterton
A. A. Milne
D. H. Lawrence
E. C. Bentley
H. P. Lovecraft
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Dorothy L. Sayers
Anton Chekhov
Robert William Chambers
Sheridan Le Fanu
Nikolai Gogol
Émile Gaboriau
Annie Haynes
Sapper
S. S. Van Dine
其他書名
Exploring the Multifaceted World of Mystery and Detective Fiction
出版
Good Press
, 2023-12-26
主題
Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General
Literary Criticism / Modern / 19th Century
ISBN
EAN:8596547790426
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=QSfmEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
101 Mystery & Detective Classics You Should Read Before You Die' curates a seminal collection that encapsulates the golden era of mystery and detective literature. Spanning continents and centuries, this anthology showcases the multifaceted nature of the genre, from the gothic suspense of Poe to the intricate plots of Christie, and the psychological depth of Dostoyevsky. The range of literary styles within this volume is as diverse as its authorship, reflecting a period when this genre was not merely entertainment but a sophisticated exploration of the human psyche, societal norms, and the concept of justice. This collection stands out for its inclusion of pioneering works that have defined and expanded the boundaries of the mystery and detective genre. The contributing authors, from Jules Verne to F. Scott Fitzgerald, and beyond, bring a kaleidoscopic view of society through the lens of their cultural and historical contexts. Collectively, their backgrounds span the tumultuous transitions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, infusing the anthology with a rich diversity of perspectives on crime, morality, and the human condition. The works included align with various literary movementsromanticism, realism, the gothic, and modernismoffering a comprehensive overview of the evolution of the genre and its capacity to reflect contemporary anxieties and critiques. For enthusiasts and newcomers alike, '101 Mystery & Detective Classics You Should Read Before You Die' provides a unique window into the evolution of mystery and detective literature. It is an invitation to explore the depths of human nature, the complexities of societal structures, and the perennial allure of the unknown. This anthology promises not only a tour through the labyrinthine plots and unforgettable characters that have captivated readers for over a century but also a deeper appreciation of the genres contributions to literature as a whole. Delving into this collection is to embark on an unparalleled journey across time and imagination, guided by some of the most iconic voices in literary history.