The Longman Anthology of Detective Fiction
by Mansfield-Kelley, Deane; Marchino, LoisFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2004-07-13
Publisher(s): Pearson College & Career Readiness
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Summary
A detective fiction anthology filled with award winning short stories, information on the authors who wrote them, discussion about the history and evolution of the genre, and important literary criticism.Information about the genre of detective fiction. Collection of award winning stories. Information about award winning authors.Those interested in detective fiction.
Table of Contents
| Preface | xi | ||||
| INTRODUCTION | 1 | (24) | |||
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| I. THE AMATEUR DETECTIVE | 25 | (180) | |||
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| II. THE PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR | 205 | (132) | |||
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| III. THE POLICE | 337 | (138) | |||
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| APPENDIX A Notable Annual Awards for Mystery and Detective Fiction | 475 | (2) | |||
| APPENDIX B Bibliography of Critical Essays and Commentaries | 477 | (2) | |||
| Credits | 479 | (2) | |||
| Index of Authors and Titles | 481 |
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