THE COLLECTED WORKS OF ETHEL LINA WHITE (eBook)

Mystery Novels & Detective Stories

Ethel Lina White (Autor)

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2023
3450 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654767323-1 (EAN)

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The collected works of Ethel Lina White showcase her masterful ability to weave suspense and psychological intrigue into the fabric of early 20th-century literature. An influential figure in the genre of mystery, White's writings exhibit a meticulous craftsmanship characterized by atmospheric tension and rich character development. Within this compendium, readers will encounter narratives that not only engage with themes of fear and isolation but also reflect the socio-cultural anxieties of her time, making her work a critical addition to the canon of British crime fiction. Ethel Lina White (1876-1944), a trailblazer for women writers in suspense, drew on her experiences and environment to inform her storytelling. Growing up in Wales and living through the tumult of two World Wars, White infused her works with a profound understanding of human psychology, often exploring the darker facets of human nature. Her pioneering contributions laid important groundwork for future female authors in the genre, illustrating her pivotal role in shaping modern thriller literature. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy classic mystery and psychological thrillers, this collection is not just a feast for enthusiasts of the genre but also an essential study for scholars interested in the evolution of female authorship in suspense literature. Dive into White's intriguing worlds and experience the innovations of a writer who masterfully foreshadowed the modern psychological novel.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: Agatha Christie • British Literature • British mystery fiction • classic crime fiction • Classic suspense collection • Cozy Mysteries • Early 20th-century crime • famous female authors • female detective protagonist • Fergus Hume • Golden Age detective fiction • Golden Age suspense • gripping tension narratives • historical mystery novels • Hitchcock • Intricate plot twists • Lynn Brock • midsomer murders • mystery novels • P. D. James • Prolific female writers • psychological thriller elements • Sherlock Holmes • suspenseful storytelling • The Vault • Thomas Cobb • thriller books • Vintage crime writers • vivid descriptive storytelling • Wilkie Collins