E. W. Hornung, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Kendrick Bangs

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition (eBook, ePUB)

60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume - Including The Amateur Cracksman & The Black Mask
Illustrator: Cuneo, Cyrus; Levering, Albert

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Collecting the ingenious tales of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and E. W. Hornung's A. J. Raffles, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition' offers a thrilling exploration of early detective fiction and the literary dialogue these stories generate. The anthology juxtaposes the nuanced moral landscapes navigated by these characters, highlighting contrasting frameworks of law, morality, and society. Through a curated selection of tales, readers experience a range of narrative techniques and stylistic flourishes from the dawn of the detective genre, with seminal stories that have shaped its trajectory and continue to intrigue readers and scholars alike. Among Doyle and Hornung, we also find the lighter, often satirical verses of John Kendrick Bangs, introducing a unique blend of humor and critique to the collection. These authors, contemporaries in time, push the boundaries of the detective and adventure genres. This edition illuminates the societal and legal preoccupations of late Victorian England, with each character embodying different aspects of the era's culture and ethical debates, thus enhancing the text's complexity and richness. The 'Collector's Edition' invites aficionados and new readers alike to delve into the multidimensional landscapes crafted by Doyle, Hornung, and Bangs. This anthology serves not just as entertainment but as an educational venture into the evolution of literary styles and themes within detective fiction. The volume promises to be an invaluable addition to any collection, sparking discussions and comparisons across different interpretations of justice, crime, and wit foundational to the genre's growth.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 1001
• Altersempfehlung: ab 12 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Mai 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788075832825
• Artikelnr.: 48388114