Philosophies of Crime Fiction

by Josef Hoffmann

A considered analysis of the philosophical ideas to be found in crime literature, both hidden and explicit. Josef Hoffmann ranges expertly across influences and inspirations in crime writing with a stellar cast including Conan Doyle, G K Chesterton, Dashiell Hammett, Albert Camus, Borges, Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler. Hoffmann examines why crime literature may provide stronger consolation for readers than philosophy. In so doing, he demonstrates...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184344139X
• ISBN13: 9781843441397
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: No Exit
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"