Masters of the &quote;Humdrum&quote; Mystery

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In 1972, in an attempt to elevate the stature of the "crime novel," influential crime writer and critic Julian Symons cast numerous Golden Age detective fiction writers into literary perdition as "Humdrums," condemning their focus on puzzle plots over stylish writing and explorations of character, setting and theme. This volume explores the works of three prominent British "Humdrums"--Cecil Joh...

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In 1972, in an attempt to elevate the stature of the "crime novel," influential crime writer and critic Julian Symons cast numerous Golden Age detective fiction writers into literary perdition as "Humdrums," condemning their focus on puzzle plots over stylish writing and explorations of character, setting and theme. This volume explores the works of three prominent British "Humdrums"--Cecil Joh...

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  • Formats: epub
  • ISBN: 9780786490899
  • Publication Date: 10 Jan 2014
  • Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
  • Product language: English
  • Drm Setting: DRM