BULLDOG DRUMMOND SERIES - Complete Thriller Collection: 10 Novels in One Volume (eBook)
280 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774524-2 (EAN)
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Herman Cyril McNeile, more famously known as 'Sapper', was a prolific early 20th-century British author. Born on September 28, 1888, in Bodmin, Cornwall, McNeile served with distinction during the First World War, an experience that significantly influenced his subsequent literary career. After the war, he turned to writing, adopting the pen name 'Sapper' from the Royal Engineers' slang for their own corps. McNeile's literary genius is best encapsulated in his creation of the iconic character Captain Hugh 'Bulldog' Drummond, who debuted in 1920 with the novel 'Bulldog Drummond'. This character, an ex-officer turned gentleman adventurer, encapsulates the fortitude and spirit of Britain's post-war generation. The Bulldog Drummond series comprises ten novels, all of which are collected in the volume 'BULLDOG DRUMMOND SERIES - Complete Thriller Collection: 10 Novels in One Volume'. Renowned for his gritty plots, fast-paced action, and quintessential British heroism, McNeile's writing presents a snapshot of the anxieties and aspirations of the interwar period. His works not only found commercial success but also significantly impacted the thriller and adventure genres. McNeile's influence extended into film, radio, and television adaptations, underscoring his prominent role in the development of popular culture throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Unfortunately, McNeile's life was cut short by throat cancer, leading to his premature death on August 14, 1937. His literary legacy, particularly the Bulldog Drummond series, continues to be celebrated for its contribution to the thriller genre and its historical portrayal of a period marked by change and resilience.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 7.12.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller | |
Schlagworte | A Death in Sweden • adventure crime novels • adventure escapades series • Agatha Christie • aristocratic demeanor fiction • Arthur Conan Doyle • British gentleman hero • British mystery novels • Bulldog Drummond adventures • classic detective fiction • early 20th century mysteries • Early 20th-century spy fiction • Edgar Wallace • English setting espionage • espionage detective stories • fictional detectives • H. C. McNeile collection • historical action suspense • James Bond • John Grisham • patriotism and valor themes • post-World War I thrillers • Sherlock Holmes • Stieg Larsson • The Bone Labyrinth • The Truth and Other Lies • thriller series anthology • trench warfare influence • veteran protagonist novels • Vintage crime thrillers |
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