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The book explores the evolution of the private detective genre, tracing its roots from Dashiell Hammett's influential works in the 1920s to the psychological depth introduced by Ross Macdonald in the mid-20th century. It examines how contemporary societal challenges have shaped the character of the modern detective, reflecting a cultural shift while maintaining the core elements that define this enduring archetype.
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The Straight Man, Roger L. Simon
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- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- The Straight Man
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roger L. Simon
- Publisher
- iPicturebooks
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781876963538
- Category
- Detective / Thriller
- Description
- The book explores the evolution of the private detective genre, tracing its roots from Dashiell Hammett's influential works in the 1920s to the psychological depth introduced by Ross Macdonald in the mid-20th century. It examines how contemporary societal challenges have shaped the character of the modern detective, reflecting a cultural shift while maintaining the core elements that define this enduring archetype.