Bibliograph

Crime fiction, a very short introduction, Richard Bradford

Type

Label

Crime fiction, a very short introduction, Richard Bradford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-130) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Crime fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

908923429

Responsibility statement

Richard Bradford

Series statement

Very short introductions, 429

Sub title

a very short introduction

Summary

"Tells the story of the developing genre of crime fiction, from its 18th century origins in Britain to its contemporary international scope. Ranging from drawing-room murder mysteries to spy fiction, legal dramas, and thrillers, Bradford explores the conventions of the genre, and considers how crime writers have worked to escape the limitations it places on them."--Front flap

Table Of Contents

Origins -- The two ages : golden and hard-boiled -- Transitions -- International crime fiction -- Gender -- Spy fiction, the thriller and legal drama -- Can crime fiction be taken seriously?

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