The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
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BetaThe Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013556
Book • Nonfiction
England • 19th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime explores how Victorian society was fascinated with crime and murder, significantly shaping modern crime fiction. Through vivid accounts, author Judith Flanders examines the era's media, literature, and legal responses, highlighting their enduring impact on crime and popular culture.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
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The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime by Judith Flanders captivates with its detailed examination of Victorian obsession with crime. Reviews praise the meticulous research and vivid storytelling but note a sometimes dense narrative. Flanders effectively shows how Victorian culture shaped contemporary crime fiction.
Who Should Read The Invention of Murder: How the Victorians Revelled in Death and Detection and Created Modern Crime?
Readers intrigued by Victorian history, true crime, or the evolution of detective fiction will relish The Invention of Murder. Fans of Erik Larson’s The Devil in the White City or Kate Summerscale’s The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher will appreciate Flanders’ blend of historical narrative and crime analysis.
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Book • Nonfiction
England • 19th century
2013
Adult
18+ years
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