Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume (eBook)

New York Murder-Mysteries

Anna Katharine Green (Autor)

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2023
2529 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654776883-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume," Anna Katharine Green crafts an intricate tapestry of crime fiction that laid the groundwork for many modern detective narratives. Green employs a meticulous literary style, weaving suspenseful plots with richly developed characters and evocative settings. Her keen attention to detail and psychological depth enrich the narratives, allowing readers to engage with the unfolding mysteries at both intellectual and emotional levels. The collection, spanning multiple stories, showcases Green's innovative approach to the genre, often incorporating forensic science and elements of legal procedure, culminating in a profound exploration of justice and morality. Anna Katharine Green is a pioneering figure in American mystery writing, often regarded as one of the first female detectives in literature. Born in 1846, her background in literature and law significantly influenced her narratives, granting her a nuanced understanding of both character motivations and criminal psychology. Green's experiences as a member of a prominent family in a culture increasingly fascinated by crime and justice provided fertile ground for her creative endeavors, enabling her to pen stories that resonate with readers and critics alike. Highly recommended for enthusiasts of classic detective fiction, this complete collection offers unparalleled insight into the genesis of crime narratives. Green's work not only entertains but also invites readers to ponder the complexities of human nature and societal norms. Engaging, thought-provoking, and quintessentially rich in detail, this volume is an essential addition to the library of any mystery aficionado.

Autor

Anna Katharine Green (1846–1935) was an American poet and novelist renowned for her pioneering role in shaping the detective fiction genre. Influenced by the works of Poe and Wilkie Collins, Green's narratives were notable for their well-plotted stories and emphasis on legal and procedural details, a technique that predated and likely influenced the 'Golden Age' detective novelists like Agatha Christie. Her first novel, 'The Leavenworth Case' (1878), was celebrated for its intricate plot and earned Green critical acclaim as well as commercial success. It was perhaps her adept use of an astute detective character, Ebenezer Gryce, that most firmly established her legacy in literary history. Gryce, an elderly New York City detective, featured in a series of novels collected posthumously in 'Detective Ebenezer Gryce - Complete Murder-Mysteries Collection: 11 Novels in One Volume'. Green's work was significant not only for her status as a female author in a predominantly male genre but also for her reluctance to confine her female characters to stereotypes, often giving them central, active roles in the unraveling of her mysteries. Her literary style, which blended the domestic with the suspenseful, was enriched by her deft handling of red herrings and adept characterization, contributions which have cemented her position as a luminary in the annals of detective literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 30.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: 19th century detective fiction • 19th century mystery • Agatha Christie • American mystery writers • Anna Katharine Green books • Authentic 19th-century setting • Character-driven mysteries • Classic American detective tales • classic detective novels • classic mystery anthology • complex murder plots • crime anthologies • Crime-solving narrative style • Dan Brown • detective fiction collection • Ebenezer Gryce series • Edgar Allan Poe • Edgar Wallace • female detective novelist • female detective protagonist • female mystery authors • Gilded Age crime stories • Golden Age Mysteries • historical mystery fiction • historical suspense novels • Intricate plot twists • John Grisham • legal thriller novels • Literary precursor to Agatha Christie • meticulous investigator • My Sister's Grave • new York city mysteries • old-fashioned whodunits • Sherlock Holmes • social justice themes • Steven King • Stieg Larsson • The Maltese Falcon • Victorian Crime Fiction • Victorian detective fiction