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Routledge - The Ambivalent Detective in Victorian Sensation Novels

Name: Routledge - The Ambivalent Detective in Victorian Sensation Novels
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex evolution of the literary detective in this scholarly study from Routledge. The Ambivalent Detective in Victorian Sensation Novels examines how the detective character changed throughout mid-nineteenth century England through the lens of sensation fiction. Moving beyond common assumptions about English detectives, this work analyzes the period between the 1840s and 1860s. It provides a unique perspective on the detective figure following the 1842 establishment of the London Metropolitan Police Force. Instead of a purely admired hero, the text looks at how the detective was often viewed with suspicion, mistrust, or disdain within its historical and literary context. By studying the works of authors like Dickens, Braddon, and Collins, readers gain a deeper understanding of the tension between professional policing and public perception. This book is an essential resource for those interested in nineteenth-century literature and the historical roots of the mystery genre.

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Analyzes the evolution of the detective character in mid-nineteenth century English sensation novels.

Examines the historical impact of the 1842 establishment of the London Metropolitan Police Force.

Provides a unique study of the detective as a figure often viewed with suspicion or mistrust.

Includes literary analysis of works by Dickens, Braddon, and Collins.

Covers the specific historical and literary contexts from the 1840s to the 1860s.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Nineteenth Century Literature series.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1032439637
Category: Books > Subjects > Crime, Thrillers & Mystery > Mystery
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 April 2024
Listed Since: 03 June 2023

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