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Philosophies of Crime Fiction

Author(s):

Hoffman, Josef

Illustrator(s):

Binding:

Softcover

Volume Condition:

Very Good

Dust Jacket:

Dust Jacket Condition:

N/A

Dust Jacket Protection:

N/A

Edition:

–

Impression:

–

Signature:

None

Language:

English

Publisher Name:

No Exit Press

Publication Year:

2013

Publication Place:

London, UK

ISBN:

9781843441397

Book ID:

044175

Catalogue(s):

Literary History and Criticism ◇ Philosophy, Psychology and Sociology

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192pp. Illustrated stiff card covers. 8vo. There’s a little shelf wear visible on the rear panel of the covers, very slightly rubbing on upper leading corner, else neat, clean, bright and tight throughout.

“More wisdom in contained in the best crime fiction than in conventional philosophical essays” – Wittgenstein. Philosophies of Crime Fiction provides a considered analysis of the philosophical ideas to be found in crime literature – both hidden and explicit, Josef Hoffmann ranges across influences and inspirations in crime writing with a stellar cast including Conan Doyle, G K Chesterton, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler and Ted Lewis. Hoffman examines why crime literature may provide stronger consolation for readers than philosophy. In so doing, he demonstrates the truth of Wittgenstein’s claim.

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