A student guide to this popular literary genre. Contains tips and further reading for successful study at undergraduate level. A series of introductory books, the Genre Series offers students, writers and academics a window into some of the most popular topics, styles and periods in literature. Designed to be user-friendly, each volume shares the same structure, including: A broad definition of the genre and its essential elements A timeline of historical developments Critical concerns to bear in mind while reading Detailed readings of several key texts In-depth analysis of major themes and issues Signposts for further study A summary of the most important criticism in the field A glossary of terms An annotated, critical reading list. Authors covered in this volume include Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, Edgar Allen Poe, Thomas Harris, Arthur Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins, Agatha Christie, Ian Rankin, PD James, and Sara Paretsky.
- ISBN10 0826415628
- ISBN13 9780826415622
- Publish Date 1 May 2006
- Publish Status Cancelled
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 256
- Language English