Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction
Download or Read eBook Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction PDF written by M. Cook and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : M. Cook |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 225 |
Release | : 2011-10-12 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780230313736 |
ISBN-13 | : 0230313736 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction by : M. Cook
Book excerpt: The locked room mystery is one of the iconic creations of popular fiction. Michael Cook's critical study reveals how this archetypal form of the puzzle story has had a significant effect in shaping the immensely popular genre of detective fiction. The book includes analysis of texts from Poe to the present day.