Detective genre in english literature

Detective genre in english literature

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A narrative can be qualified as detective fiction if it involves the solving of a mystery. The investigation into the matter is usually led by one figure, the detective, who may be a professional in the field or an amateur sleuth and who may or may not have an assistant or sidekick. Towards the end, the reader's curiosity is sated, and the mystery is solved. The detective explains how the crime was committed, who committed it, and what the motive of the crime was

A narrative can be qualified as detective fiction if it involves the solving of a mystery. The investigation into the matter is usually led by one figure, the detective, who may be a professional in the field or an amateur sleuth and who may or may not have an assistant or sidekick. Towards the end, the reader's curiosity is sated, and the mystery is solved. The detective explains how the crime was committed, who committed it, and what the motive of the crime was

Detective fiction: a narrative that is marked by a character who is an amateur or a professional detective and solves crime in a fictional setting.

Detective fiction: a narrative that is marked by a character who is an amateur or a professional detective and solves crime in a fictional setting.

• Detective fiction with a professional detective: Murder on the Orient Express (1934) by Agatha Christie.
• Detective fiction with an amateur detective: Nancy Drew: The Mysterious Mannequin (1970) by Carolyn Keene.

Detective Fiction: characteristics

Although it is impossible to generalise features of all detective fiction narratives, here are some characteristics usually found in these types of stories:

• The novel features a professional or amateur detective. They do not need to be formally recognised as a detective or investigator to take on the task of solving the mystery.
• The story typically begins with a crime being committed for the detective to solve.
• Characters from various law enforcement agencies also feature in detective fiction.
• There are various suspects who the detective may interview to solve the mystery.
• The criminal identified at the end is usually brought to justice and punished for the crime they committed.

Over the years, detective fiction as a genre evolved and became an umbrella genre for numerous types of detective fiction, such as 'whodunits', police procedurals, serial killer thrillers, child(ren) detectives, cosy mysteries, and Sherlock Holmes narratives.

Over the years, detective fiction as a genre evolved and became an umbrella genre for numerous types of detective fiction, such as 'whodunits', police procedurals, serial killer thrillers, child(ren) detectives, cosy mysteries, and Sherlock Holmes narratives.

Sherlock Holmes

Although detective fiction is a treasure trove of bestsellers and prize-winning narratives, Arthur Conan Doyle's consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, continues to remain a favourite across the globe. Inspired by Doyle's mentor at the University of Edinburg School of Medicine, Joseph Bell, Sherlock Holmes made his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet in 1887. The character continues to be adapted in television shows and films and is a fan-favourite for cosplay, role-play and fan fiction.

Fun fact: the Conan Doyle Estate granted permission to author Anthony Horowitz to write books featuring the character of Sherlock Holmes as a continuation of Conan Doyle's work. Horowitz's books include The House of Silk (2011) and Moriarty (2014).

Detective Fiction today

Detective Fiction today

Detective fiction remains a widely-read genre today, and it has become increasingly sophisticated, evolving into long-standing bestseller series and prize-winning stand-alone novels. They provide the chance for justice to be served, and they engage with social commentary, often commenting on the state of society and law enforcement. Detective fiction invites audiences to solve crimes by piecing together clues of puzzles and offering them the thrill of decoding a mystery from their armchairs.

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