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Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology - Hercule Poirot Cases Father Brown Mysteries Sherlock Holmes Arsene Lupin Dr Thorndyke's Cases Mr Justice Raffles The Four Just Men The Woman in White… - cover

Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology - Hercule Poirot Cases Father Brown Mysteries Sherlock Holmes Arsene Lupin Dr Thorndyke's Cases Mr Justice Raffles The Four Just Men The Woman in White…

Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Mary Roberts Rinehart, John Kendrick Bangs, Melville Davisson Post, E. W. Hornung, Robert Barr, Edgar Wallace, G. K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Anna Katharine Green, Maurice Leblanc, R. Austin Freeman, Ellis Parker Butler, Victor L. Whitechurch, A.E.W. Mason

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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The 'Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology' traces a broad scope within the detective fiction landscape, blossoming from the classic to the cosmic. With seminal works from the masters of suspense and plot twists, this collection emphasizes the evolutionary arc of the genre, from the gas-lit streets imagined by Dickens to the shrewd psychological corners navigated by Christie. Each story has been curated not only for its intrinsic merit but for its ability to complement and converse with the others, weaving a tapestry rich in narrative complexity and stylistic diversity. The anthology brings together an illustrious cadre of authors who shaped and pushed the boundaries of the mystery genre. From Edgar Allan Poe's foundational contributions to the detective story formula to the nuanced social critiques embedded in the narratives by Mary Roberts Rinehart, these creators both reflected and influenced the periods in which they wrote. Their collective output conjoins the Victorian anxiety about order and the modernist fascination with the human psyche, making this collection a pivotal cross-section of historical and literary movements. For enthusiasts of classic literature and new explorers alike, 'Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology' offers a unique convergence of seminal voices in mystery writing. Through its pages, readers are invited to traverse an intriguing labyrinth of intrigue and narrative sophistication. This anthology not only serves as an educational tool, shedding light on the evolution of the mystery genre, but also as a profound journey through the art of storytelling, where each turn of the page enriches the understanding of human motivations and cultural reflections.
Available since: 12/18/2019.
Print length: 7555 pages.

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