100 greatest literary detectives
By: edited by Eric Sandberg
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9781442278226
Subjects: Fictitious characters; Dictionaries; Detectives in literature
Other titles: One hundred greatest literary detectives
Description: "This book identifies the most noteworthy sleuths from around the world, outlining the distinctive features of the detective, his or her approach to crime solving, and highlights of their fictional careers. A case is made for each detective's greatness based on literary importance, novelty, uniqueness, aesthetic quality, and cultural resonance"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.