Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction
| Author | : M. Cook |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2011-10-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230313736 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230313736 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (736 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction by : M. Cook
Download or read book Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction written by M. Cook and published by Springer. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The locked room mystery is one of the iconic creations of popular fiction. Michael Cook's critical study reveals how this archetypal form of the puzzle story has had a significant effect in shaping the immensely popular genre of detective fiction. The book includes analysis of texts from Poe to the present day.