Gaston Leroux

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Mystery of the Yellow Room (eBook, ePUB)

The First Detective Joseph Rouletabille Novel (Locked Room Mystery)

Beschreibung

The "Mystery of the Yellow Room" is a groundbreaking work in the detective fiction genre, originally published in 1907. Esteemed for its intricate plot and atmospheric setting, the narrative unfolds in a locked room scenario where the seemingly impossible murder of a young woman occurs. Leroux employs a unique blend of suspense and logical reasoning, juxtaposed with rich descriptions that evoke the eerie ambiance of the isolated mansion. The story skillfully plays with the reader's expectations, using twists and turns while pioneering elements of forensic investigation that would influence later crime fiction. Gaston Leroux, a French writer and journalist, possessed a keen interest in the macabre and the mysterious, drawing inspiration from his background in law and journalism. His works often reflected a fascination with the human psyche and the darker aspects of society. Leroux's groundbreaking exploration of the detective genre can be attributed to a mix of personal experiences and the cultural milieu of early 20th-century France, where mystery novels were gaining popularity, yet still lacked the depth that his storytelling would provide. I wholeheartedly recommend "Mystery of the Yellow Room" to enthusiasts of classic detective fiction and modern readers alike. Leroux's ingenuity in plot construction and character development not only captivates the imagination but also offers profound insights into human behavior. This novel remains a significant cornerstone in literary history, deserving of a place on any discerning reader's shelf.

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Gaston Louis Alfred Leroux (6 May 1868, Paris, France 15 April 1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction.In the English-speaking world, he is best known for writing the novel The Phantom of the Opera (Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, 1910), which has been made into several film and stage productions of the same name, such as the 1925 film starring Lon Chaney; and Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1986 musical. It was also the basis of the 1990 novel Phantom by Susan Kay.Leroux went to school in Normandy and studied law in Paris, graduating in 1889. He inherited millions of francs and lived wildly until he nearly reached bankruptcy. Then in 1890, he began working as a court reporter and theater critic for L'Écho de Paris. His most important journalism came when he began working as an international correspondent for the Paris newspaper Le Matin. In 1905 he was present at and covered the Russian Revolution. Another case he was present at involved the investigation and deep coverage of an opera house in Paris, later to become a ballet house. The basement consisted of a cell that held prisoners in the Paris Commune, which were the rulers of Paris through much of the Franco-Prussian war.He suddenly left journalism in 1907, and began writing fiction. In 1909, he and Arthur Bernède formed their own film company, Société des Cinéromans to simultaneously publish novels and turn them into films. He first wrote a mystery novel entitled Le mystère de la chambre jaune (1908; The Mystery of the Yellow Room), starring the amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille. Leroux's contribution to French detective fiction is considered a parallel to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's in the United Kingdom and Edgar Allan Poe's in America. Leroux died in Nice on April 15, 1927, of a urinary tract infection.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. März 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028298272
• Artikelnr.: 67691127