James, Baroness P. D.
Talking About Detective Fiction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571253586
- author:
- James, Baroness P. D.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber and Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Literary Criticism / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Talking about Detective Fiction is a personal history of the genre by P. D. James, drawing on her lifetime of reading and writing crime fiction.
From its early beginnings with Wilkie Collins and Dostoevsky to the golden age of crime, James explores the literary techniques behind some of the best crime writing in history, including works by American writers such as Patricia Highsmith and Raymond Chandler.
The book also delves into the world of famous detectives, from Sherlock Holmes to Philip Marlowe, offering a unique perspective on the genre that has captivated readers for generations.
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