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From the Mayflower to the Menendez brothers, a sweeping survey of the best writing about crime in AmericaAmericans have had an uneasy fascination with crime since the earliest European settlements in the New World, and right from the start true crime writing became a dominant genre in American writing. True Crime: An American Anthology offers the first comprehensive look at the many ways in which American writers have explored crime in a multitude of aspects: the dark motives that spur it, the shock of its impact on society, the effort to make sense of the violent extremes of human behavior. Here is the full spectrum of the true crime genre, including accounts of some of the most notorious criminal cases in American history: the Helen Jewett murder and the oncenotorious 'Kentucky tragedy' of the 1830s, the assassination of President Garfield, the SnyderGray murder that inspired Double Indemnity, the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Black Dahlia, Leopold and Loeb, and the Manson family. True Crime draws upon the writing of literary figures as diverse as Nathaniel Hawthorne (reporting on a visit to a waxworks exhibit of notorious crimes), Ambrose Bierce, Mark Twain, Theodore Dreiser (offering his views on a 1934 murder that some saw as a 'copycat' version of An American Tragedy), James Thurber, Joseph Mitchell, and Truman Capote and sources as varied as execution sermons, murder ballads, early broadsides and trial reports, and tabloid journalism of many different eras. It also features the influential true crime writing of bestselling contemporary practitioners like James Ellroy, Gay Talese, Dominick Dunne, and Ann Rule.
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- Q: What topics does 'True Crime: An American Anthology' cover? A: The anthology covers a broad range of true crime topics in American history, including infamous cases like the Helen Jewett murder, the assassination of President Garfield, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the Manson family.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The author of 'True Crime: An American Anthology' is Harold Schechter, a noted writer and expert on true crime.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive survey of true crime literature in America and includes writings from various literary figures, making it suitable for academic research and study.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on September 18, 2008.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in excellent condition and has not been previously owned.
- Q: How many pages does 'True Crime: An American Anthology' have? A: The book contains 900 pages of true crime narratives and essays.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for true crime writing? A: Yes, it serves as a valuable reference for anyone interested in the evolution of true crime writing and its influence on American literature.
- Q: What makes this anthology unique compared to other true crime books? A: This anthology is unique as it combines historical accounts, literary analysis, and a diverse range of sources, providing a comprehensive overview of the true crime genre in America.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'True Crime: An American Anthology'.