How the Detective Novel Became a Foundational Narrative Archetype Overview A comprehensive analysis of the detective novel, tracing its origins and historical evolution before exploring its profound and pervasive influence on all major fiction genres. The central argument is that…
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Chapter 3: The Global Diffusion of the Detective Story
Chapter 3: The Global Diffusion of the Detective Story The detective story is not an exclusively Anglo-American phenomenon; its narrative structure has proven to be a universal framework for exploring local social and cultural issues.1 In Italy, the genre, known…
History of the Detective Novel Chapter 6
Chapter 6: The Pursuit of Justice: The Detective in Legal and Historical Fiction The detective novel’s structure is also a powerful vessel for exploring themes of justice and history. The legal thriller, for example, is a specialized form of the…
History of the Detective Novel Chapter 7 -Broadening the Appeal
Chapter 7: Broadening the Appeal: The Detective’s Role in Popular Fiction The detective narrative’s fundamental appeal is so broad that it has been seamlessly integrated into popular fiction genres that do not traditionally center on crime. The Young Adult (YA)…
History of the Detective Novel – The Enduring Legacy of the Logic Puzzle
Conclusion: The Enduring Legacy of the Logic Puzzle The detective novel, from its inception in the mind of Edgar Allan Poe, has evolved from a specific genre into a foundational narrative archetype that permeates all of fiction. Its enduring legacy…
Magic. A Rough Guide – Chris
Chris, along with Lizzy, is the other hero in Magic. A Rough Guide. Just when Chris’s grandfather tells Chris he is a sorcerer, his home is obliterated by a mystical explosion, and Chris is somehow transported to a mysterious location…
Magic. A Rough Guide – Lizzy
Lizzy, along with Chris is one of the main protagonists in Magic. A Rough Guide. In a world where magic and sorcery are terrorist crimes seen as a danger to government and corporate systems, girls born with powers are locked…
The Triads
Mystery and misinformation in the history and origins of Triad gangs. I found this summary helpfulThe name “Triad” is an English designation given by Europeans, particularly British authorities in Hong Kong, to these Chinese secret societies. In the sci-fi novel,…
Gloria: The Relationship Between Perfect Symmetry, Beauty, and its Bearing on Sexual Attraction
I’m currently researching for a novel where our protagonist comes across someone with unsettling symmetrical beauty, and I wondered what the reaction would be. I asked google Gemini to explore this for me, and got this response.The relationship between perfect…
Post-Apocalypse Society.
The Apocalyse happened. But the book of Revelations got it all wrong, and for all the wrong reasons. Lucifer and his younger brother, Satan were victorious. Now it’s all about perfection and The Flow.How did that happen? Careful planning and…
THE FLOW: Department of Public Affairs – Guidance 304
Perfect Flow is proof those who produce it strive for perfection themselves.Constant Selfless Commitment to the Flow is True Freedom and Liberation from Ego.Be Selfless. Be Perfect. Be The Flow. General Guidance notification There has been much concern that the…
Evolution of Mathematical Awareness
Our brains inherent ability to find and utilize mathematical patterns provides a strong evolutionary advantage. On a more general level, understanding geometric relationships helps organisms navigate their environment, predict movements, and solve problems related to survival and reproduction. Natural selection…