Scandinavian Crime Fiction by Paula Arvas
This is the first English-language study of crime fiction written in Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. It will delight and challenge readers, as it helps them understand more deeply the work of such prominent writers as Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, Anne Holt, Arnaldur Indrioason and Leena Lehtolainen, among others.
"This volume consists of a series of clear-cut analyses, examining prevalent notions in Scandinavian crime fictionThe contributors participate admirably in defining the concept of 'Scandinavian' by focusing on historical and cultural aspects of proximity and differences within the Scandinavian region. The history and present transformations of Scandinavian police procedurals are mapped, the tendency to harsh social criticism is scrutinized, and widespread attitudes to gender and cultural politics are highlighted and discussed. Timely and highly informative, this anthology discusses why Scandinavian crime fiction has been so widely exported and which significant contributions in particular it has made to the popular genre. It will be a landmark text in the study of Scandinavian crime fiction and its social significance."--Gunhild Agger, Aalborg University, Denmark
Paula Arvas is Lecturer in Finnish literature at the University of Helsinki. Andrew Nestingen is Professor of Scandinavian Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780708323304 |
| ISBN 10 | 0708323308 |
| Title | Scandinavian Crime Fiction |
| Author | Paula Arvas |
| Series | International Crime Fictions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | University of Wales Press |
| Year published | 2011-01-31 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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