| Before Sherlock Holmes: How Magazines and Newspapers Invented the Detective Story |  | Author: Leroy Lad Panek
Publisher: Mcfarland
Category: Book
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Languages: English (Unknown), English (Original Language), English (Published)
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Pages: 227
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ISBN: 0786467878
EAN: 9780786467877
ASIN: 0786467878
Publication Date: September 29, 2011
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Traditionally, the history of detective stories as a literary genre begins in the 19th century with the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, Emile Gaboriau and a handful of other writers. The 19th century was actually awash in detective stories, though many, like the so-called detective notebooks, are so rare that they lay beyond the reach of even the most dedicated readers. This volume surveys the first 50 years of the detective story in 19th century America and England, examining not only major works, but also the lesser known--including contemporary pseudo-biographies, magazines, story papers, and newspapers--only recently accessible through new media. By rewriting the history of the mystery genre, this study opens up new avenues for literary exploration.
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