The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke (The Singing Bone) (eBook)
170 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654737392-6 (EAN)
Richard Austin Freeman, commonly known by his middle initial 'R.', was a luminary in the field of crime fiction, known for his ingenious plotting and the creation of the scientific detective Dr. John Thorndyke. Born in London on April 11, 1862, Freeman enjoyed a diverse career trajectory, initially pursuing medical studies before gravitating toward the literary arts. His experiences as a colonial surgeon in West Africa eventually permeated his fiction, providing a factual backbone to his otherwise imaginative narratives. Freeman's introduction of Dr. Thorndyke in 'The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke' (originally published as 'The Singing Bone') heralded a new era in detective fiction, where methodical and forensic science became pivotal to the resolution of mysteries. The book showcased Thorndyke's use of scientific methods, which was revolutionary at the time and would go on to influence the creation of many similar literary detectives, as well as real-life forensic practices. Freeman's prodigious output and literary craftsmanship solidified his standing among peers such as Arthur Conan Doyle. While lesser known today, his work remains a cornerstone of the genre, remembered for its meticulous attention to detail and the cerebral, yet compassionate, nature of his protagonist. Freeman's contribution to the mystery genre, particularly the forensic and scientifically driven narrative, continues to be acknowledged by scholars and enthusiasts of detective fiction.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 20th-century detective fiction • British mystery novels • Cerebral mystery-solving • classic detective fiction • classic detective literature • Deductive Reasoning • Detective and mystery stories • detective procedural stories • Doctor • Dr. John Thorndyke series • early crime investigation • early forensic science • England • English • English literature • Fiction • Fictitious character • forensic mysteries • forensic science fiction • golden age detective stories • legal thriller literature • literary detectives • London • medical expertise • Physicians • Procedural detective stories • R. Austin Freeman books • Scientific Detective • Thorndyke • vintage crime novels |
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