The Fiction of Ruth Rendell: Ancient Tragedy and the Modern Family - Brossura

Leavy, Barbara Fass

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1439270147 ISBN 13: 9781439270141

Casa editrice: Createspace Independent Pub, 2010

Riassunto

In The Fiction of Ruth Rendell: Ancient Tragedy and the Modern Family, Barbara Fass Leavy interprets the multi-layered themes treated by Rendell, who also writes as Barbara Vine. Mysteries as popular entertainment are distinguished from mysteries as literary art, establishing that Rendell's books are capable of meaningful and pleasurable rereading even when "whodunit" is remembered. Leavy argues that Rendell draws on Greek tragedy and the psychological theories of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. By employing the Oedipus and Electra complexes, Leavy explores the ways in which Rendell's characters are enmeshed in disturbed family relationships. Complex and illuminating, this book will appeal to Rendell fans, mystery lovers, and students of crime fiction. It will also supply valuable insights to sociologists, psychologists, and family therapists. The Fiction of Ruth Rendell: Ancient Tragedy and the Modern Family probes deeply the subjects treated by a brilliant and original writer.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Createspace Independent Pub
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1439270147
• ISBN 13: 9781439270141
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 318
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile