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- catalog abstract ""The relationship between myth and fairytale and current novels featuring women as crime-solvers is examined in this work. Using theories from Jung, Joseph Campbell and others, the author finds that the plots and imagery of these novels conform to quest narratives outlined in classical myths and traditional fairytales." "Narcissus, Medusa, Orpheus and Orestes are a few of the figures re-emerging in today's mystery fiction. Among the mystery authors discussed are Patricia Cornwell, Amanda Cross, Sue Grafton, P.D. James, Sara Paretsky and Julie Smith. After establishing the anatomy of a mystery in Chapter One, the work covers many myths, rituals and rites associated with mysteries, including myths of identity and religion, and rites of initiation."--Cover.".
- catalog contributor b12458334.
- catalog created "c2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "c2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
- catalog description ""The relationship between myth and fairytale and current novels featuring women as crime-solvers is examined in this work. Using theories from Jung, Joseph Campbell and others, the author finds that the plots and imagery of these novels conform to quest narratives outlined in classical myths and traditional fairytales." "Narcissus, Medusa, Orpheus and Orestes are a few of the figures re-emerging in today's mystery fiction. Among the mystery authors discussed are Patricia Cornwell, Amanda Cross, Sue Grafton, P.D. James, Sara Paretsky and Julie Smith. After establishing the anatomy of a mystery in Chapter One, the work covers many myths, rituals and rites associated with mysteries, including myths of identity and religion, and rites of initiation."--Cover.".
- catalog description "Anatomy of a mystery -- Magic and transformation in domestic mysteries -- A bodiless dream: forensic mysteries and myths of identity -- Religion in mysteries: of the essence -- Blood dues: rites of initiation in career thrillers -- Tracing the razor's edge -- V.I. and Kinsey: death and renewal -- Life restored.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-167) and index.".
- catalog extent "vii, 177 p. ;".
- catalog hasFormat "Myth and ritual in women's detective fiction.".
- catalog identifier "0786413115 (softcover : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Myth and ritual in women's detective fiction.".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "c2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co.,".
- catalog relation "Myth and ritual in women's detective fiction.".
- catalog spatial "English-speaking countries.".
- catalog subject "813/.0872099287 21".
- catalog subject "American fiction Women authors History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Detective and mystery stories, American History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Detective and mystery stories, English History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "English fiction Women authors History and criticism.".
- catalog subject "Fairy tales in literature.".
- catalog subject "Folklore in literature.".
- catalog subject "Myth in literature.".
- catalog subject "Mythology in literature.".
- catalog subject "PS374.D4 J33 2002".
- catalog subject "Rites and ceremonies in literature.".
- catalog subject "Ritual in literature.".
- catalog subject "Women and literature English-speaking countries.".
- catalog subject "Women detectives in literature.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Anatomy of a mystery -- Magic and transformation in domestic mysteries -- A bodiless dream: forensic mysteries and myths of identity -- Religion in mysteries: of the essence -- Blood dues: rites of initiation in career thrillers -- Tracing the razor's edge -- V.I. and Kinsey: death and renewal -- Life restored.".
- catalog title "Myth and ritual in women's detective fiction / Christine A. Jackson.".
- catalog type "Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast".
- catalog type "text".