Probable Cause: Crime Fiction in America

by LeRoy Lad Panek

Overview

American crime fiction has developed into writing that has a commitment to democracy and the democratic way of life, a compassion and empathy and a style which has created a significant branch of American literature.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879724863
Publisher:	University of Wisconsin Press
Publication date:	01/01/1990
Edition description:	1
Pages:	178
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.80(d)

Editorial Reviews

An introductory survey of the first one hundred years (1840-1940) of crime literature and crime history in this country. Panek (English, Western Maryland College) relates the history of the literature to historical developments of crime, police forces and the publishing industry in America. No references or bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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