Crime Fiction: A Very Short Introduction

Author/Contributor(s):	Bradford, Richard
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Date:	07/01/2015
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

Since the mid-19th century crime fiction has been one of the most popular sub-genres of the novel. In this Very Short Introduction, Richard Bradford explores its origins and the features that define its varied style. He considers its role in popular culture around the world and considers why its classification as "literature" is still ambiguous.