| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 219 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
"This book grew out of a conference on detective fiction that was held at the Catholic University of Paris in the spring of 2004"--Page [1]. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
pt. I. Personal identities -- pt. II. Religious identities -- pt. III. National identities -- pt. IV. Historical identities -- pt. V. Doubled identities. |
| Summary |
With essays by an international group of scholars, Questions of Identity in Detective Fiction delves into the ways in which this genre, given its status as popular yet marginalized literature, allows for the exploration of a wide range of meanings. Contributors examine how the genre both mirrors and focuses the personal/sexual/ ethnic/spiritual, how it interfaces with national literatures and histories, and how the generic identity of detective fiction has evolved over time. Chapters include ... |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories -- History and criticism -- Congresses.
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Detective and mystery stories. |
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Identity (Psychology) in literature -- Congresses.
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Identity (Psychology) in literature. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Martz, Linda.
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Higgie, Anita.
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Université catholique de Paris.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Questions of identity in detective fiction. Newcastle, UK : Cambridge Scholars Pub., 2007 9781847183439 (DLC) 2008396431 (OCoLC)190850726 |
| ISBN |
9781443809078 (electronic book) |
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1443809071 (electronic book) |
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9781847183439 |
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1847183433 |
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