The secrets of great mystery and suspense fiction [CD]
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Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Company, ©2016.
Physical Desc
18 sound discs (approximately 18 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guidebook (vi, 305 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm)
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Published
Chantilly, Va. : Teaching Company, ©2016.
Format
CD
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Each volume of program contains twelve lectures; the length of each lecture is: ca. 30 min. The entire program consists of thirty-six lectures.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 282-303) in course guidebook.
Participants/Performers
Lecturer: Professor David Schmid, University at Buffalo.
Description
Lectures on different aspects of mystery and suspense fiction from its very beginnings to the present day. Prof. Schmid focuses on key figures (the private eye, the femme fatale), the defining features and concepts (clues, poetic justice), and the variety of settings. He examines the many varieties of the genre, including hard-boiled crime fiction, police procedurals, and courtroom dramas. He also looks at the global spread of mystery and suspense fiction and the increased presence of minority groups in suspense stories.
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Compact discs.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Schmid, D. (2016). The secrets of great mystery and suspense fiction [CD] . Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schmid, David. 2016. The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction [CD]. Teaching Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Schmid, David. The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction [CD] Teaching Company, 2016.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Schmid, David. The Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction [CD] Teaching Company, 2016.
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