Description
To Be Continued... Literary Sagas in the Spanish Crime and Detective Genre
Book Summary
This essay offers an exhaustive journey through the history of the crime and detective novel in Spanish literature, focusing on the analysis of the main detective and police series. The authors, Àlex Martín Escribà and Javier Sánchez Zapatero, examine the evolution of the genre throughout the 20th century up to its current blossoming, highlighting fundamental milestones such as the works of Eugenio Fuentes, Alicia Giménez Bartlett, or Lorenzo Silva. The reader will find a complete overview that gathers key authors and characters, contextualizing the characteristics of serial narrative and its influence on the development of the genre in Spain.
What is it about?
The book addresses the development of the crime and detective genre in Spanish literature through the study of its most representative sagas and series. It analyzes the evolution of detective and police archetypes from their beginnings to the present, paying special attention to the diversity of variants that have emerged. Works by authors such as Eugenio Fuentes, Alicia Giménez Bartlett, and Lorenzo Silva, among others, are examined to explain how serial narrative has contributed to the consolidation and renewal of the genre. Furthermore, it offers a historical and literary contextualization that allows for an understanding of the genre's transformations in the Spanish publishing landscape.
Main Themes
- History and evolution of the Spanish crime and detective novel
- Analysis of detective sagas and series in Spanish literature
- Study of key authors and characters of the genre
- Characteristics and development of serial narrative in the crime field
- Literary and social contextualization of the crime genre in Spain
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers passionate about the crime and detective novel who wish to deepen their knowledge of its authors and sagas in the Spanish sphere. It is also of great interest to literature students, literary critics, and anyone interested in the evolution of the genre and its impact on contemporary culture.
What this book provides
- A complete and updated view of the Spanish crime and detective novel landscape
- Detailed analysis of the main detective sagas and series
- Historical and literary contextualization of the genre in Spain
- Identification of fundamental authors and characters for understanding its evolution
- Tools for understanding serial narrative and its influence on the genre
Technical Data
- Author: Martín Escribà, Àlex; Sánchez Zapatero, Javier
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, LITERARY STUDIES: FICTION, NOVELISTS AND PROSE WRITERS, LITERATURE HANDBOOKS, BOOK REVIEWS AND GUIDES, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: NON-FICTION
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2017
- Number of pages: 210
- Weight: 319 g
Editorial Assessment
This is an essential reference work for those who wish to know in depth the development of the crime and detective novel in Spain. Its focus on sagas and series allows for a rigorous and structured analysis, offering the reader a complete guide to explore the genre. It is a valuable read for both fans and specialists seeking an academic and updated perspective on serial narrative in the Spanish crime field.