The Evolution of Detective Novels

This article will explore the various phases of the evolution of detective novels,

The Golden Age of Detective Fiction (1890s-1920s)

The late 19th and early 20th centuries during which the detective genre was at its peak.

The Golden Age of Detective Fiction (1890s-1920s)

This Age detective novels were known for their intricate plots and cleverly concealed clues

The Hard-Boiled Era (1920s-1940s)

This phase saw the emergence of the hard-boiled detective, a gritty, street-smart figure.

The Hard-Boiled Era (1920s-1940s)

This phase is characterized by the novels of Dashiell Hammett, such as “The Maltese Falcon”

The Golden Age of Crime Fiction (1940s-1960s)

The Golden Age of Crime Fiction, which lasted from the 1940s to the 1960s, marked a return to the more traditional.

The Golden Age of Crime Fiction (1940s-1960s)

The detective novels of this phase were more focused on the intellectual challenge of solving the crime.

The Golden Age of Crime Fiction (1940s-1960s)

The detective novels of this phase were more focused on the intellectual challenge of solving the crime.

The Modern Era (1970s-Present)

The Modern Era of detective novels, which began in the 1970s and continues to the present day.

The Modern Era (1970s-Present)

This genre has been diversifying, featuring detectives and characters from different backgrounds, cultures, and identities.