Philosophies of Crime Fiction

By: Josef Hoffmann

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Synopsis: Philosophies of Crime Fiction provides a considered analysis of the philosophical ideas to be found in crime literature - both hidden and explicit. Josef Hoffmann ranges expertly across influences and inspirations in crime writing with a stellar cast including Conan Doyle, G K Chesterton, Dashiell Hammett, Albert Camus, Borges, Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Ted Lewis. Hoffmann examines why crime literature may provide stronger consolation for readers than philosophy. In so doing, he demonstrates the truth of Wittgenstein's claim that more wisdom is contained in the best crime fiction than in philosophical essays. Josef Hoffmann's combination of knowledge, academic acuity and enthusiasm makes this a must-have book for any crime fiction aficionado - with or without a philosophical nature.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781843441403
Related ISBNs:: 9781843441397
Publisher:: Oldcastle Books, Limited
Date of Addition:: 04/30/20
Copyrighted By:: Josef Hoffmann
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers, Language Arts, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Translator:: Carolyn Kelly
Translator:: Nadia Majid
Translator:: Johanna da Rocha Abreu