Myth and Ritual in Women's Detective Fiction

by Christine A. Jackson

The relationship between traditional myths, fairytales and current fiction novels featuring women as crime-solvers is examined in this critical study. Using theories from Joseph Campbell, C.G. Jung and others, the author asserts that plots and imagery in these novels conform to quest narratives outlined in classical myths and traditional fairytales.

Narcissus, Medusa, Orpheus and Orestes are a few of the figures emerging in today's mystery...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786413115
• ISBN13: 9780786413119
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 185 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher