Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction

Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction

Very Short Introductions

Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as ‘literature’ is still ambiguous.

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Richard Bradford (Research Professor of English at the University of Ulster) – Oxford University Press