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COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics) - Intrigue & Cunning: Mystery & Crime Classics Anthology - cover

COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics) - Intrigue & Cunning: Mystery & Crime Classics Anthology

John Kendrick Bangs, E. W. Hornung, Arthur Conan Doyle

Editorial: Good Press

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COLLECTOR'S EDITION 'Äì COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES presents an exceptional collection that traverses the landscape of mystery and crime fiction. Encompassing over 60 novels and stories, this anthology encapsulates the daring escapades of the quintessential detective Sherlock Holmes and the artful adventures of Raffles, the gentleman thief. The collection spans early foundational tales to later remarkable ones, blending Holmes' methodical brilliance in solving enigmas with Raffles' charm in his clandestine endeavors. This juxtaposition not only teases out the shared DNA of mystery fiction but also underscores the richness and evolution of late 19th and early 20th-century detective narratives. The anthology brings together the ingenious narratives of Arthur Conan Doyle, John Kendrick Bangs, and E. W. Hornung. Doyle's creation of Sherlock Holmes laid the groundwork for analytical crime-solving in literature, while Hornung, Doyle'Äôs brother-in-law, cleverly inverted the detective story with Raffles, providing an antihero whose finesse and audacity contrast Holmes'Äô introspective precision. Meanwhile, Bangs offers a masterful mix of satire and suspense, rounding out the collection's exploration of crime fiction tropes. Collectively, these authors reflect the social and cultural milieu of their time, while also influencing burgeoning literary movements in suspense and criminality. Recommended to both aficionados of mystery fiction and newcomers alike, this anthology offers a thorough survey of the genre'Äôs classic roots. Enthusiasts will relish the seamless interchange of protagonists spanning different sides of the law, while those new to the tales will appreciate the anthology's educational merit in illustrating the narrative craft of Doyle, Bangs, and Hornung. Readers are invited to discover the nuanced dialogue between these works, each offering a unique perspective on crime and mastery, enriching our understanding of this celebrated literary tradition.
Disponible desde: 13/01/2024.
Longitud de impresión: 1320 páginas.

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