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Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction

- The Locked Room Mystery

By M. Cook

part of the Crime Files series

About Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction

The locked room mystery is one of the iconic creations of popular fiction. Michael Cook's critical study reveals how this archetypal form of the puzzle story has had a significant effect in shaping the immensely popular genre of detective fiction. The book includes analysis of texts from Poe to the present day.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780230276659
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 210
  • Published:
  • October 11, 2011
  • Dimensions:
  • 223x146x20 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 404 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of Narratives of Enclosure in Detective Fiction

The locked room mystery is one of the iconic creations of popular fiction. Michael Cook's critical study reveals how this archetypal form of the puzzle story has had a significant effect in shaping the immensely popular genre of detective fiction. The book includes analysis of texts from Poe to the present day.

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