Böcker av Gina Macdonald

Fictional depictions of Native American concepts of justice, crime, and the investigation of crime are explored in this original work.

This study examines 17 of Ludlum's novels, his literary roots, and the themes running through the novels. Each novel is organized into sections on plot and structure, character and theme, and features an alternate critical interpretation, such as Freudian, Marxist or reader response.

This examination shows how the novels of James Clavell help Western readers to see with Eastern eyes, by taking them into the minds and culture of the Chinese, Japanese and Iranians. It provides textual analysis of his novels showing how they embrace a number of literary genres and traditions.

This literary companion is designed to introduce readers to the full range of possibilities inherent in E.X. Ferrars's work, connecting novels and short stories that share themes and strategies, and providing biographical data that yield insights into Ferrars's interests and concerns. A brief biography is included, as well as explanations of relevant genre terminology.