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Crime Fiction Since 1800: Detection, Death, Diversity,New
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Since Its Appearance Nearly Two Centuries Ago, Crime Fiction Has Gripped Readers' Imaginations Around The World. Detectives Have Varied Enormously: From The Nineteenthcentury Policemen (And A Few Women), Through Stars Like Sherlock Holmes And Miss Marple, To Newly Selfaware Voices Of The Present Feminist, African American, Lesbian, Gay, Postcolonial And Postmodern.Stephen Knight'S Fascinating Book Is A Comprehensive Analytic Survey Of Crime Fiction From Its Origins In The Nineteenth Century To The Present Day. Knight Explains How And Why The Various Forms Of The Genre Have Evolved, Explores A Range Of Authors And Movements, And Argues That The Genre As A Whole Has Three Parts The Early Development Of Detection, The Growing Emphasis On Death, And The Modern Celebration Of Diversity.The Expanded Second Edition Has Been Thoroughly Updated In The Light Of Recent Research And New Developments, Such As Ethnic Crime Fiction, The Rise Of Thrillers In The Serialkiller And Urban Collapse Modes, And Feelgood 'Cozies'. It Also Explores A Number Of Fictional Works Which Have Been Published In The Last Few Years And Features A Helpful Glossary. With Full References, And Written In A Highly Engaging Style, This Remains The Essential Short Guide For Readers Of Crime Fiction Everywhere!
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Crime Fiction since 1800'? A: The book offers a comprehensive survey of crime fiction from its origins in the nineteenth century to the present day, exploring how the genre has evolved and highlighting key authors and movements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Crime Fiction since 1800' is Stephen Knight.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition, which has been thoroughly updated to reflect recent research and developments in crime fiction.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on April 9, 2010.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers of crime fiction? A: Yes, it is designed to be an essential guide for all readers, offering insights into various forms of the genre.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses three main parts of the genre: the early development of Detection, the emphasis on Death, and the modern celebration of Diversity.
- Q: Does the book include a glossary? A: Yes, the book features a helpful glossary to assist readers in understanding terminology related to crime fiction.
- Q: What kind of updates does the second edition include? A: The second edition includes updates on ethnic crime fiction, recent thrillers, and feel-good 'cozies', among other new developments.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.