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An anthology of detective fiction with examples of its sub-genres, armchair detective, the locked room and so on. The first is represented by Agatha Christie's In Blue Geranium, where the detective solves a crime from a conversation, the second by The Leopold Locked Room, in which a policeman is found in a locked room with his wife killed by his gun, but he didn't do it.
Presents critical studies of more than 270 authors of detective and mystery fiction from around the world dating from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day.
A convenient source of critical commentary on the careers and works of acclaimed authors who died between 1800 and 1899. A cumulative title index is published separately (included in subscription).
Excerpts from criticism of the works of novelists, poets, playwrights, and other creative writers, 1900-1960.
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Includes references to all entries in: Contemporary authors, Contemporary authors new revision series, Something about the author, Authors in the news.
Each volume provides substantive critical essays and biographical information on four to eight major poets from all eras. A cumulative title index to the entire series is published separately (included in subscription).