Saint With A Gun: The Unlawful American Private Eye
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards.
This compelling literary analysis, Saint With A Gun: The Unlawful American Private Eye, chronicles the evolution and cultural impact of the private detective in American fiction. It uncovers the complex moral landscape these iconic figures navigate, often operating outside conventional legal boundaries to achieve a unique form of justice. The work presents a scholarly yet engaging examination of the genre's enduring appeal, illustrating how these characters reflect deeper societal anxieties and aspirations. Ruehlmann's insightful commentary details the archetypes and narratives that define the unlawful private eye, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved literary tradition.
Author: William Ruehlmann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, New York University Press
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards.
This compelling literary analysis, Saint With A Gun: The Unlawful American Private Eye, chronicles the evolution and cultural impact of the private detective in American fiction. It uncovers the complex moral landscape these iconic figures navigate, often operating outside conventional legal boundaries to achieve a unique form of justice. The work presents a scholarly yet engaging examination of the genre's enduring appeal, illustrating how these characters reflect deeper societal anxieties and aspirations. Ruehlmann's insightful commentary details the archetypes and narratives that define the unlawful private eye, offering a fresh perspective on a beloved literary tradition.