50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol 2) - Exploring the Depths of Crime and Investigation
Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Alexandre Dumas, Bram Stoker, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Emily Brontë, Washington Irving, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Guy de Maupassant, Anne Brontë, Mary Roberts Rinehart, Erskine Childers, William Hope Hodgson, Émile Gaboriau, E. W. Hornung, Anton Chekhov, Richard Marsh, Walter Scott, H.P. Lovecraft, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Edgar Wallace, F Scott itzgerald, G. K. Chesterton, John Buchan, Sax Rohmer, Algernon Blackwood, Agatha Christie, E. Phillips Oppenheim, Marie Belloc Lowndes, Dorothy L. Sayers, A. A. Milne, Anna Katharine Green, Maurice Leblanc, H. G. Wells, Nikolai Gogol, Arthur Conan Doyle, Ernest Bramah, Sheridan Le Fanu, S.S. Van Dine, E. C. Bentley, R. Austin Freeman, Sapper, Earl Derr Biggers, Arthur Morrison, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, J. S. Fletcher, Marcel Allain, Annie Haynes, Robert William Chambers, Thomas Hardy, Jules Verne, Gaston Leroux
Maison d'édition: Good Press
Synopsis
50 Masterpieces of Murder Mystery & Detective Fiction (Vol. 2) presents a thematic exploration where suspense, crime, and the quest for truth converge in the darker corners of humanity's psyche. This anthology spans a vast array of literary styles, from the atmospheric narratives of Victorian England to the sharp, brisk tales emblematic of the early 20th-century detective fiction boom. Within this collection, readers will encounter works of profound tension and intricate plotting, with standout stories that exemplify the finest qualities of the genre, challenging and intriguing readers while inviting them to unravel the mysteries alongside each carefully crafted protagonist. The anthology features an illustrious assembly of authors whose contributions define and transform the genre. The editors have meticulously curated pieces that reflect the artistic and cultural contexts from which they emerged, showcasing narratives from the Romanticism of Walter Scott to the psychological nuances of Fyodor Dostoyevsky, through to the incisive wit of Oscar Wilde and the Gothic intensity of Bram Stoker. The collective works encompass a diversity of voices, each bringing a unique perspective that deepens the understanding of detective and mystery fiction as it crosses geographical and temporal boundaries. This volume offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with a broad spectrum of murder mysteries and detective fiction, all within the confines of a single collection. It extends an invitation to both connoisseurs of the genre and newcomers to delve into its educational bounty, offering insights into human nature, morality, and justice. As readers navigate these pages, the dialogue established between the storied authors provides a rich tapestry of mystery and intrigue, promising an immersive and enlightening journey into this highly cherished literary realm.
Disponible depuis: 26/12/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 10695 pages.
