James Sallis
A Companion to the Mystery Fiction
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2024
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8548-9 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-8548-9 (ISBN)
Once described as ‘the best crime writer you’ve never heard of’, James Sallis is a vastly underexplored figure in contemporary American literature. This companion, the first comprehensive examination of Sallis’ writings to date, locates him as a unique and vital voice within mystery fiction.
Once described as "the best crime writer you've never heard of," James Sallis is a largely underexplored figure in contemporary American literature. Best known for his thriller novel Drive--later adapted into the acclaimed 2011 movie of the same name starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan--Sallis has written across a range of works, including short fiction, poetry, musicology, science fiction, biography, nonfiction essays, literary reviews, and criticism.
This companion, the first comprehensive examination of Sallis' writings, locates him as a vital voice within mystery fiction. In addition to an alphabetized analysis of his works, it includes a biography, career chronology, and an interview with the author. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Sallis' extraordinary life and career, as well as insight into the recurrent themes and motifs of his rich and varied writings. This book is both an introduction to Sallis' work for new readers and a thorough reference guide for established fans and scholars.
Once described as "the best crime writer you've never heard of," James Sallis is a largely underexplored figure in contemporary American literature. Best known for his thriller novel Drive--later adapted into the acclaimed 2011 movie of the same name starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan--Sallis has written across a range of works, including short fiction, poetry, musicology, science fiction, biography, nonfiction essays, literary reviews, and criticism.
This companion, the first comprehensive examination of Sallis' writings, locates him as a vital voice within mystery fiction. In addition to an alphabetized analysis of his works, it includes a biography, career chronology, and an interview with the author. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of Sallis' extraordinary life and career, as well as insight into the recurrent themes and motifs of his rich and varied writings. This book is both an introduction to Sallis' work for new readers and a thorough reference guide for established fans and scholars.
Nathan Ashman is a lecturer in crime writing at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England. His research spans the fields of crime fiction, contemporary American fiction and ecocriticism, with a particular specialism in the works of James Ellroy.
Acknowledgments
Preface
Organization of the Companion
Sallis' Works in Chronological Order
Sallis' Works in Alphabetical Order
A Brief Biography
A Career Chronology
The Companion
Appendix: An Interview with James Sallis
Annotated Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.01.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | McFarland Companions to Mystery Fiction |
| Zusatzinfo | 4 photos |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4766-8548-7 / 1476685487 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-8548-9 / 9781476685489 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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