The Greatest Works of S.S. Van Dine (Illustrated Edition) presents a vital exploration into the realms of early twentieth-century detective fiction through its rich compendium of mysteries that have captivated readers for decades. Reflecting varied literary styles, the anthology navigates the intellectually rigorous and intricately plotted world created by Van Dine, a pen name for Willard Huntington Wright. The collection showcases the celebrated and innovative detective Philo Vance, whose cerebral approach to solving crimes innovated the genre and influenced subsequent mystery writing. The illustrated edition adds a visual richness, bringing early 1900s New York vividly to life, enhancing the reader’s experience of the text’s historical and cultural contextualization. The anthology aligns with and celebrates significant cultural and literary movements of the 1920s and 1930s, marking a period of evolution in American crime fiction. This collection, curated from S.S. Van Dine’s prolific career, illustrates a unique blend of intellectual challenge mixed with the pivotal jazz-age backdrop, providing contemporary readers with both entertainment and a deep understanding of a pivotal era in literary history. For enthusiasts of classic detective stories and scholars of American literary culture, this anthology is indispensable. It serves as an educational tool and a platform for examining early modernist impulses in genre fiction. Readers are urged to explore this volume, not only to enjoy the enthralling narratives but also to appreciate the art form of mystery woven through the seminal works of one of the genre’s architects.
S.S. Van Dine & Willard Huntington Wright
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The Benson Murder Case, The Canary Murder Case, The Greene Murder Case, The Bishop Murder Case…
The Greatest Works of S. S. Van Dine (Illustrated Edition) [EPUB ebook]
The Benson Murder Case, The Canary Murder Case, The Greene Murder Case, The Bishop Murder Case…
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Bahasa Inggeris ● Format EPUB ● Halaman-halaman 2804 ● ISBN 9788027222902 ● Saiz fail 7.1 MB ● Umur 17-12 tahun ● Penerbit Musaicum Books ● Bandar raya Prague ● Negara CZ ● Diterbitkan 2017 ● Muat turun 24 bulan ● Mata wang EUR ● ID 7520227 ● Salin perlindungan Social DRM