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Informed by fourth-wave feminism, Crime Fiction in the Age of #MeToo presents a compelling and timely reading of crime fiction in the age of #MeToo. The book explores five major fourth-wave feminist……続きを見る

Crime fiction has become a key element in Latin American literature. The rise in production of the genre can be explained by an urgency to explore issues of morality in societies which incorporate v……続きを見る

"The Abbot's Ghost, Or Maurice Treherne's Temptation" is a novella written by Louisa May Alcott, recognised for her traditional novel "Little Women." This lesser-recognized work delves into issues o……続きを見る

This book contains several tables of HTML content for easy reading. The novels are sorted in chronological order. content: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving On Ghosts by Mary Shelley ……続きを見る

Ce numéro est consacré à l’œuvre de Tierno Monénembo, l’un des grands écrivains francophones, figure de proue de la deuxième génération des romanciers africains apparue dans les années 1980, celle d……続きを見る

This carefully crafted ebook: "WHAT IS ART? & WHEREIN IS TRUTH IN ART? (Meditations on Aesthetics & Literature)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table……続きを見る

Vera Caspary (1899 – 1987) was ahead of her time but is perfectly aligned with ours. Caspary put strong, independent women at the center of over twenty novels, while tackling sexism, racism, fascism……続きを見る

In "Lord Peter Views the Body," Dorothy L. Sayers presents a collection of twelve captivating short stories featuring the astute and charming Lord Peter Wimsey. Each tale showcases his unparalleled ……続きを見る

Emotion Harvest is an immersive journey into the rich tapestry of human sentiments, meticulously cultivated to evoke a symphony of emotions. This groundbreaking experience transcends traditional bou……続きを見る

Love doesn't happen so easily. However, life takes a 180-degree shift if love happens. This shift depends on how the partner turns out to be. Having considerate partner results in a fair glow on the……続きを見る

The problem of human evil is never far beneath the surface of mystery fiction. This was particularly true in the wake of the horrific events of World War II. One figure who set out to investigate th……続きを見る

The clue-puzzle, legal thriller, and classic whodunit are just a few of the subgenres within the widely popular crime fiction genre. However, despite its popularity among readers, the crime short st……続きを見る

This book examines how Latin American detective stories portray individualism and the state through the figures of the private eye and the police. Fabricio Tocco argues that these portrayals constit……続きを見る

After finding a beautiful co-ed’s body in an eerie waterway called Lost Slough, Joseph Lawrence Conrad becomes an unlikely hero caught in a Kafkaesque nightmare. Accused of murdering his students, h……続きを見る

In "A Treasury of Sayers Stories," Dorothy Leigh Sayers masterfully weaves intricate tales of mystery and intrigue, featuring her iconic detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. Each story brims with sharp wit……続きを見る

This book comprehensively covers the history of Italian crime fiction from its origins to the present. Using the concept of "moral rebellion," the author examines the ways in which Italian crime fic……続きを見る

The conflation of the hard-boiled style and war experience has influenced many contemporary crime writers, particularly in the traumatic aftermath of the Vietnam War. Yet, earlier writers in the gen……続きを見る

In recent years, and with increasing frequency, Cornell Woolrich has been categorized as a member of the hard-boiled school of American crime fiction and one of its most important early practitioner……続きを見る

Mi son di nuovo perso e la strada è lunga. Lunga quasi quanto gli intrecci stradali dei decumani dedalici d’una Bologna a quel tempo e purtroppo, a tutt’oggi, soventemente sconsacrata... Bologna, mi……続きを見る

How four American cities shaped Poe's life and writings Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) changed residences about once a year throughout his life. Driven by a desire for literary success and the pressure……続きを見る

By taking as its point of departure the privileged relationship between the crime novel and its setting, this book is the most wide-ranging examination of the way in which Italian detective fiction ……続きを見る

This complete series follow the mysterious Dr. Nikola, an occultist anti-hero bent on obtaining forbidden knowledge to further his power and ambition. He was the world's first master villain, a Vict……続きを見る

Extrait : C’était au commencement du mois de novembre de l’année 17… Un jeune Anglais, récemment sorti de l’université d’Oxford, faisait usage de sa liberté pour visiter quelques parties du nord de ……続きを見る

Second in our series of 25 Popular Novels, this collection features books that have been treasured for generations. Each book has been edited, proofed, and formatted to provide a great reading exper……続きを見る