Evolution of classical detective fiction in japan, the: between honkaku and henkaku
Auteur :
Saito, Satomi
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781009533959
Date de publication :
31 mai 2026
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This Element traces the evolution of honkaku detective fiction in Japan. It examines how the Western-born formula was adapted to Japan's cultural contexts. The second section shows the postwar reconfiguration. The third section mentions the New Orthodox School. This Element reconsiders the aesthetic and cultural functions of detective fiction.