Gaston Leroux

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Mystery of the Yellow Room (The first detective Joseph Rouletabille novel and one of the first locked room mystery crime fiction novels) (eBook, ePUB)

Intriguing locked room mystery with clever twists

Beschreibung

In "The Mystery of the Yellow Room," Gaston Leroux crafts a seminal detective narrative that intricately weaves elements of mystery and suspense into the framework of a locked-room scenario. This novel introduces the astute journalist and amateur detective Joseph Rouletabille, who embarks on a thrilling investigation following a bizarre and seemingly impossible attack within a sealed chamber. Leroux'Äôs vivid prose and clever plotting not only engage the reader but also redefine the conventions of crime fiction, setting a procedural tone that would influence future generations of detective narratives. The novel deftly explores themes of perception and deception, reflecting the societal anxieties of its time as it blurs the lines between appearance and reality. Gaston Leroux, a French writer born in 1868, was deeply influenced by the rich tapestry of Parisian life and its mysteries. His background in journalism honed his investigative instincts, which fundamentally shaped his approach to storytelling. Leroux'Äôs earlier work in melodrama and the nascent detective genre culminated in this landmark novel, establishing his legacy as a pioneering force in mystery literature and showcasing his fascination with intricate plots and psychological depth. I highly recommend "The Mystery of the Yellow Room" to readers who appreciate the art of deduction and the thrill of unraveling enigmas. Leroux'Äôs groundbreaking work not only offers a captivating mystery but also invites readers to engage with the intellectual challenges posed by crime and detection, making it a must-read for both enthusiasts of the genre and scholars alike.

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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: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547783558
• Artikelnr.: 69543592