ROBERT BARR Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 65+ Detective Stories (eBook)
1120 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654774798-7 (EAN)
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Robert Barr (1849–1912) was a British-Canadian novelist, born in Glasgow, Scotland, and later moving to Canada with his family at the age of four. He became well known in his time for his keen storytelling, incorporating elements of wit, romance, and crime into his works, and thus carved a distinct space for himself in the literary world. Barr initially worked as a teacher before shifting to journalism, an occupation that immensely shaped his writing career. He co-founded 'The Idler', a monthly magazine, with Jerome K. Jerome, furthering his influence in the literary scene. His foray into the world of fiction was marked by a unique blend of humor and mystery, characteristics that particularly stand out in his detective stories. The 'ROBERT BARR Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 65+ Detective Stories' bears testimony to his prolific output and showcases the diversity of his narrative abilities. His narratives often employ a sharp, satirical style, influenced by his journalistic background and his ability to keenly critique society under the guise of entertainment. Barr's mysteries often featured Eugène Valmont, a French detective not unlike Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, which evidenced his contribution to the genre. Though his works may not be as well-known today, they remain significant for their contribution to the development of detective fiction at the turn of the 20th century. Robert Barr's works continue to be studied within the canon of English literature for their wit, narrative drive, and the historical context they provide on late Victorian and Edwardian detective fiction.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 9.12.2023 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Anthologien |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller | |
Schlagworte | 19th century detective fiction • Agatha Christie • british detective fiction • British mystery authors • Christopher Greyson • classic mystery anthologies • crime fiction collections • Dan Brown • Edgar Allan Poe • Edgar Wallace • Eugéne Valmont adventures • Eugene Valmont stories • historical crime novels • historical detective stories • intriguing plot twists • John Grisham • literary detective series • My Sister's Grave • Robert Barr novels • satirical mysteries • Sherlaw Kombs parodies • Sherlock Holmes • Stephen Crane collaboration • Steven King • Stieg Larsson • Transatlantic literary influences • Turn of the century detective • victorian detective stories • victorian era literature • vintage detective tales |
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