Crime Stories: Detective Books
Classic Mystery Anthology
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Discover the roots of mystery! 101 classic detective masterpieces from Poe to Christie. Explore the evolution of the Golden Age of crime fiction in one anthology.
Dive into the origins of the world's most captivating genre. "Crime Stories Anthology" is a curated digital library featuring 101 seminal works by 29 legendary authors who shaped detective fiction.
From the first logical deductions of Edgar Allan Poe to the intricate "locked-room" puzzles of the Golden Age, this collection serves as a literary roadmap of the genre’s evolution.
What’s Inside:
• 101 complete works published before 1931.
• 29 iconic authors including Arthur Conan Doyle, Maurice Leblanc, Anna Katharine Green, and Agatha Christie. For each author, a brief creative biography and his contribution to the development of the detective genre are presented.
• 5 historical eras: witness the birth of the analytical sleuth, the gentleman thief, and the intellectual police procedural.
Explore the Evolution:
• The Birth (1841–1870): Meet C. Auguste Dupin and the first professional detectives.
• The Classical Model (1870–1899): The rise of Sherlock Holmes and physical clues.
• New Experiments (1899–1915): Introducing Arsène Lupin and the first female sleuths.
• Intellectual Mysteries (1910–1925): The "fair play" era where you solve the crime alongside the hero.
• The Golden Age (1920–1930): Masterpieces of logic and suspense.
Whether you are a fan of gritty noir or sophisticated intellectual riddles, this anthology offers a unique journey through the history of crime.
Legal Note: All works in this collection are in the public domain in the United States. If you are located outside of U.S. jurisdiction, please consult your local copyright laws.
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- Seller
- Alexey Polunin
- Size
- 7.8 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
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Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
Horror/Fear Themes
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- © Alexey Polunin