The Detective Novel: An Essay on Great Detective Stories

by S S Van Dine

Delve into the intricate world of the crime fiction genre as S. S. Van Dine provides an in-depth analysis and critique of what makes a great detective story.

In this essay, S. S. Van Dine examines the various elements that make a brilliant detective novel, including plot, characterisation, and setting. Exploring the works of famous detective novelists such as Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, and G. K. Chesterton,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1528720857
• ISBN13: 9781528720854
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Read & Co. Great Essays
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"