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Routledge - The Centrality of Crime Fiction in American Literature

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Explore the deep roots of crime fiction within the American literary tradition with this scholarly collection from Routledge. This book moves beyond the well-known works of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler to reveal a much broader landscape of storytelling. By examining the genre through an interdisciplinary lens, the essays demonstrate how crime elements exist within the works of many literary masters. Readers will find analysis covering a wide range of influential authors, including Mark Twain, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Richard Wright, Flannery O'Connor, and Cormac McCarthy. This volume provides a detailed look at the artistry and cultural impact that crime fiction holds within the United States. It is an essential resource for students, academics, and readers interested in literary theory and the evolution of American fiction.

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Broadens the scope of crime fiction beyond standard genre tropes by including major American literary figures.

Provides scholarly analysis of diverse authors such as William Faulkner, Richard Wright, and Cormac McCarthy.

Offers an interdisciplinary perspective on how crime elements function within American literary culture.

Examines the genuine artistry and cultural significance of the genre in the United States.

Serves as a comprehensive resource for studying literary theory and historical movements in fiction.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138680478
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 09 June 2017
Listed Since: 01 March 2017

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