Masquerade, Crime and Fiction
| Author | : L. Peach |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2006-09-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230625402 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230625401 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (401 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Masquerade, Crime and Fiction by : L. Peach
Download or read book Masquerade, Crime and Fiction written by L. Peach and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-09-05 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study of crime and masquerade in fiction focuses upon the criminal as a 'performer'. Through stimulating discussions of a wide range of criminal types, Peach argues for the importance of novels that have been neglected. The book integrates incisive literary and cultural criticism with arguments about gender, masquerade, crime and culture.