Dlb 87: British Mystery and Thriller Writers Since 1940, First Series

(Book #3 in the British Mystery Writers Series)

by Bernard Benstock

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The period since 1940 has seen a backlash against the traditional British genteel-puzzle mystery. Its characterized by the serial detective-Holmes, Poirot, Wimsey-who dominates through force of personality or even idiosyncrasy. Suspense novels, crime novels, psychological thrillers and spy stories have increasingly displaced the pure detective novel. This volume offers career biographies of 25 of the best British mystery and thriller writers since...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:081034565X

ISBN13:9780810345652

Release Date:September 1989

Publisher:Gale Cengage

Length:419 Pages

Weight:3.30 lbs.

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Biographical Biographies Biographies & History Biography & History Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections

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Dlb 87: British Mystery and Thriller Writers Since 1940, First Series

(Book #3 in the British Mystery Writers Series)

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