The Technique of the Mystery Story illustrated

By: Wells, Carolyn

Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types, principles, devices, plots, and structures of mystery writings. She gives advice to would-be authors of this genre, including ghost and riddle stories as well as detective and crime mysteries.This authoritative work begins with a justification of mystery as a legitimate literary art form, with numerous quotations from authorities. Then proceeding systematically through her topics, she explains and illustrates the mystery-writing craft with excerpts from mystery works and quotations of literary critics and notable authors.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08RGZH89Z
• ISBN13: 9798587597686
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.0" x 5.5"