Secrets of Crime Fiction Classics: Detecting the Delights of 21 Enduring Stories

by Stephen Knight

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Starting with William Godwin's Caleb Williams and Charles Brockden Brown's Edgar Huntly, this book covers in detail the great works of detective fiction--Poe's Dupin stories, Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Sayers' Strong Poison, Chandler's The Big Sleep, and Simenon's The Yellow Dog. Lesser-known but important early works are also discussed,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0786493984

ISBN13:9780786493982

Release Date:November 2014

Publisher:McFarland & Company

Length:244 Pages

Weight:0.70 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

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