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What are the significant characteristics of American Noir crime novels?
What are the significant characteristics of American Noir crime novels?
American Noir crime novels are characterized by their dark, pessimistic tone, flawed protagonists, and settings that reflect the grittiness and corruption of urban life.
What are the significant characteristics of British Crime novels?
What are the significant characteristics of British Crime novels?
British Crime novels are characterized by their focus on the detective figure, the use of puzzles and clues, and the importance of social class and order.
Who popularized the detective story in the mid-19th century?
Who popularized the detective story in the mid-19th century?
Wilkie Collins and Arthur Conan Doyle popularized the detective story in the mid-19th century with their own works.
