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Detection by Gaslight: 14 Victorian Detective Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
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Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Author: Rudyard Kipling, Jacques Futrelle, Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking
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Author: Rudyard Kipling, Jacques Futrelle, Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking
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Detection by Gaslight: 14 Victorian Detective Stories (Dover Thrift Editions) Description
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.08720808
EAN: 9780486299280
ISBN: 0486299287
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 272
Publication Date: 1997-07-10
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.08720808
EAN: 9780486299280
ISBN: 0486299287
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 272
Publication Date: 1997-07-10
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
Editorial Review of Detection by Gaslight: 14 Victorian Detective Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
Rich, varied collection of 14 extraordinary Victorian and Edwardian crime stories, many never before published in book form: Kipling's "The Return of Imray"; "The Tragedy of the Life Raft" by Jacques Futrelle; "The Copper Beeches" by Arthur Conan Doyle; plus hard-to-find tales by G. K. Chesterton, Catherine L. Pirkis, Silas K. Hocking, others.
Customer Reviews of Detection by Gaslight: 14 Victorian Detective Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Eclectic Collection
Review: Editor Douglas Greene has gathered an eclectic set of Victorian mysteries that is sure to please fans of Victorian literature. Many of these authors are long out of print, and there were several with whom I was completely unfamiliar.
There were of course, stories by Doyle, Orczy and Chesterton to represent the more traditional favorites--Chesterton's "The Eye of Apollo" is especially excellent. Several of the other stories were surprisingly deep and well-written, though there were also a few truly dreadfully written stories, that were quite popular in their day, and reading them was fun in a different way. (I'll not give my opinion as to which stories were which, so as not to influence other readers.)
Overall, this is an excellent set of Victorian stories, giving a wide range of styles and tastes, with a short biography of the author at the start of the story. For anyone who enjoys Victorian lit, these stories (especially the lesser known gems among them) will make a wonderful read.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: There's always only one Holmes.
Review: This is an anthology of detective stories in Victorian era, when Holmes and Watson were actively investigating. However, Holmes fans will still be rather disappointed because most are featuring rather commonplace detectives showing off in front of the dumb. Nevertheless, there is still some intelligence in the detectives, which is rarely found in their modern world collegues.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Superlative collection
Review: Having spent years combing the used bookstores from Maine to Florida for Victorian era detective fiction, I can vouch for the superlative quality of this collection. You would probably have to time-travel in order to find so many intriguing stories all in one place-including a rare gem by R. Austin Freeman which apparently has never been published before in the United States. The editor is Edgar award-winning author Douglas G. Greene, considered by many the foremost authority on classic detective fiction today. The introductory essay alone is worth the price of the book. Thanks again, Dover-and thanks again, Douglas Greene.
Review Summary: Eclectic Collection
Review: Editor Douglas Greene has gathered an eclectic set of Victorian mysteries that is sure to please fans of Victorian literature. Many of these authors are long out of print, and there were several with whom I was completely unfamiliar.
There were of course, stories by Doyle, Orczy and Chesterton to represent the more traditional favorites--Chesterton's "The Eye of Apollo" is especially excellent. Several of the other stories were surprisingly deep and well-written, though there were also a few truly dreadfully written stories, that were quite popular in their day, and reading them was fun in a different way. (I'll not give my opinion as to which stories were which, so as not to influence other readers.)
Overall, this is an excellent set of Victorian stories, giving a wide range of styles and tastes, with a short biography of the author at the start of the story. For anyone who enjoys Victorian lit, these stories (especially the lesser known gems among them) will make a wonderful read.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: There's always only one Holmes.
Review: This is an anthology of detective stories in Victorian era, when Holmes and Watson were actively investigating. However, Holmes fans will still be rather disappointed because most are featuring rather commonplace detectives showing off in front of the dumb. Nevertheless, there is still some intelligence in the detectives, which is rarely found in their modern world collegues.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Superlative collection
Review: Having spent years combing the used bookstores from Maine to Florida for Victorian era detective fiction, I can vouch for the superlative quality of this collection. You would probably have to time-travel in order to find so many intriguing stories all in one place-including a rare gem by R. Austin Freeman which apparently has never been published before in the United States. The editor is Edgar award-winning author Douglas G. Greene, considered by many the foremost authority on classic detective fiction today. The introductory essay alone is worth the price of the book. Thanks again, Dover-and thanks again, Douglas Greene.