The Oxford book of English detective stories
The Oxford book of English detective stories
- New York : Oxford University Press , c1990.
- 554 p. ; 23 cm.
This collection of 33 stories shows the scope, vigour, and enduring fascination of the detective story, as well as indicating its importance as a barometer of social attitudes and literary practices. Writers such as Julian Symons, Michael Gilbert, P. D. James, and Ruth Rendell are among the very best examples of English detective writing of the 20th century.
9780192141873
Craig, Patricia
Detective Stories, English
MYS OXF
This collection of 33 stories shows the scope, vigour, and enduring fascination of the detective story, as well as indicating its importance as a barometer of social attitudes and literary practices. Writers such as Julian Symons, Michael Gilbert, P. D. James, and Ruth Rendell are among the very best examples of English detective writing of the 20th century.
9780192141873
Craig, Patricia
Detective Stories, English
MYS OXF