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Routledge - Anxiety and Evil in the Writings of Patricia Highsmith

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Literary Theory & Movements

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Explore the complex literary world of Patricia Highsmith through this scholarly analysis by Fiona Peters. This book moves beyond simple labels like crime fiction, mystery, or suspense to provide a deeper understanding of her novels. By utilizing the under-explored Highsmith Archive, including rare reviews, interviews, and articles, Peters offers a fresh perspective on the author's body of work. The text examines a significant selection of Highsmith's novels to demonstrate her creative range and identify the recurring themes that define her career. Using a psychoanalytic approach, the study provides a new way to read her writing, looking past generic genre distinctions to find the psychological depth within her stories. This is an essential resource for students and readers interested in literary theory and the psychological complexities of Highsmith's characters.

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Utilizes the under-explored Highsmith Archive, including rare interviews and articles, to provide deep academic insight.

Moves beyond standard genre labels like crime fiction and mystery to offer a more nuanced reading of the novels.

Analyzes a wide selection of works to demonstrate the full range of Highsmith's literary career.

Applies a psychoanalytic approach to help readers understand the psychological themes in the text.

Identifies the main preoccupations and recurring themes found throughout Highsmith's entire oeuvre.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409423344
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 July 2011
Listed Since: 14 February 2011

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