Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as ‘literature’ is still ambiguous.
Author Richard Bradford Published by Oxford University Press ISBN 9780199658787 EAN 9780199658787 Bic Code Cover Paperback
