Anna Katharine Green

The Staircase at the Heart's Delight (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This early work by Anna Katharine Green was originally published at the turn of the 20th century and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Staircase at the Heart's Delight' is one of Green's novels of crime and mystery. Anna Katharine Green was born in Brooklyn, New York, USA in 1846. She aspired to be a writer from a young age, and corresponded with Ralph Waldo Emerson during her late teens. When her poetry failed to gain recognition, Green produced her first and best-known novel, The Leavenworth Case (1878). Praised by Wilkie Collins, the novel was year's bestseller, establishing Green's reputation. Green wrote at a time when fiction, and especially crime fiction, was dominated by men. However, she is now credited with shaping detective fiction into its classic form, and developing the trope of the recurring detective.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 30
• Altersempfehlung: ab 5 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Februar 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473364783
• Artikelnr.: 47990226

Autorenporträt

Anna Katharine Green (1846-1935) is acknowledged as one of the pioneering figures in the detective fiction genre, especially in America. Her writing career began in the post-Civil War era, a time when the field of detective storytelling was predominantly male-dominated. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Green was well educated and had initially pursued poetry. However, it was her foray into mystery writing that earned her critical acclaim. Her first novel, 'The Leavenworth Case' (1878), became a bestseller and is considered a classic in detective literature. Green's works are known for their well-plotted stories and the creation of one of the first detective series featuring the character Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force. Her expertise in legal matters and attention to detail in crafting her mysteries set her works apart from others and influenced future writers like Agatha Christie. 'The Staircase At The Heart's Delight', one of her many mystery tales, stands testament to Green's ability to weave intricate plots and create atmospheric narratives that capture the reader's attention. Green's literary style includes intricate plots, attention to legal accuracy, and the portrayal of strong female characters, which was quite innovative for her time. Her body of work comprises over 40 novels and numerous short stories, contributing significantly to the genre's development and paving the way for future generations of crime writers.