Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction

by Richard Bradford

Crime fiction has been one of the most popular genres since the 19th century, but has roots in works as varied as Sophocles, Herodotus, and Shakespeare. In this Very Short Introduction Richard Bradford explores the history of the genre, by considering the various definitions of "crime fiction" and looking at how it has developed over time. Discussing the popularity of crime fiction worldwide and its various styles; the role that gender plays within...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B01BIY8882
• ISBN13: 9780199658787
• Release Date: July 2015
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 4.4" x 6.8"