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Making the detective story American : Biggers, Van Dine and Hammett and the turning point of the genre, 1925-1930 /

"Detective fiction is one of the America's most popular and enduring literary genres. This critical text examines the fiction of Earl Derr Biggers, S. S. Van Dine, and Dashiell Hammett, three writers who, during the Roaring Twenties, transformed the detective story "--Provided by publ...

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Main Author: Van Dover, J. Kenneth
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2010]
Subjects:
Detective and mystery stories, American > History and criticism.
American fiction > 20th century > History and criticism.
Biggers, Earl Derr, > 1884-1933 > Criticism and interpretation.
Van Dine, S. S. > Criticism and interpretation.
Hammett, Dashiell, > 1894-1961 > Criticism and interpretation.

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Call Number: PS374.D4 V35 2010
 
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