Hard-Boiled Crime Fiction and the Decline of Moral Authority

Autori

• Susanna Lee

Parametri

• 244 pagine
• 9 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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Focusing on the hard-boiled detective archetype, Susanna Lee explores its role as a symbol of individual moral authority amidst urban decay and cultural crises. Through a critical analysis of the genre, she argues that these characters reflect the struggle for personal responsibility in a world rife with cynicism. Set against the backdrop of cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Paris, the book highlights how the detective embodies ideals and conscience, serving as a guardian of morality in a corrupt landscape.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016

(In brossura)