Showing results for "Noir" in Literary History & Criticism

Stephen King has received enormous attention from both the popular press as well as academics seeking to explain the unique phenomenon of his success. Books on King explore his canon in religious contexts, in political and historical contexts, in mythic contexts, in Gothic/horror contexts, and in a wide variety of other contexts appropriate to a writer who has become "America's Storyteller.

Novella Noir — where short-form fiction casts long shadows. Original, gritty audio dramas inspired by classic noir. In these stories, morality blurs, justice is crooked, and no one walks away clean. If you’re drawn to doomed souls, dark cities, and tragic choices, you’re in the right place. These are tales where the only truth is the one you can’t escape.

Bloody brilliant Scottish crime writing! The Tartan Noir Show is a new literary podcast hosted by Theresa Talbot, celebrating the world’s best crime writing and storytelling. Featuring live event recordings, one-on-one interviews and exclusive readings from crime writing giants including Val McDermid, Ian Rankin and Christopher Brookmyre. Listen to this gripping and informative podcast for mesmerising character-based stories and backstage access to the world of Scottish crime writing.

Some of the best-known and most influential pieces of crime fiction have been from African American writers. Be it Walter Mosley's great Detective Easy Rawlins, or the mean streets of Harlem at the hands of Chester Himes, the stories and characters in this anthology have shaped the mystery genre with their own unique viewpoints and styles. Contributors to the collection include Robert Greer, Chester Himes, Walter Mosley, Cary Phillips, Frankie Bailey, and Richard Wright. 

Hear some of the best authors reading from their books or short stories in the true Noir fashion. Writers who cover the darker side of mystery, suspense, and Detective stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brand-new stories by: G. M. Ford, Skye Moody, R. Barri Flowers, Thomas P. Hopp, Patricia Harrington, Bharti Kirchner, Kathleen Alcalá, Simon Wood, Brian Thornton, Lou Kemp, Curt Colbert, Robert Lopresti, Paul S. Piper, and Stephan Magcosta. Early Seattle was a hardscrabble seaport filled with merchant sailors, longshoremen, lumberjacks, rowdy saloons, and a rough-and-tumble police force not immune to corruption and graft.

Noir Detective Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of detective mysteries and crime classics. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.

American Noir Collection is a rotating public-domain audiobook show of detective mysteries and crime classics. Each episode is a complete book that already found listeners on other Sol Good Media podcasts, gathered here because it fits the collection. New titles move through the feed, so there is always another story waiting. More free classic audiobooks at solgoodmedia.com.This show includes AI-generated content.

A short sublime book on the three things dearest to Jean-Claude Izzo’s heart: his native Marseilles, the sea in all its splendor, and Mediterranean noir — the literary genre his books helped to found. This collection of writings shows Izzo, author of the acclaimed Marseilles trilogy, at his most contemplative and insightful. His native city, with its food, its flavors, its passionate inhabitants, and its long, long history of commerce and conviviality, constitute the lifeblood that runs through all of Izzo’s work.

Décryptez Le Rouge et le Noir de Stendhal avec l'analyse du PetitLitteraire.fr !Que faut-il retenir du Rouge et le Noir, le roman incontournable de la littérature française ? Retrouvez tout ce que vous devez savoir sur cette œuvre dans une analyse complète et détaillée. Vous trouverez notamment dans cette fiche :• Un résumé complet • Une présentation des personnages principaux tels que Julien Sorel, Madame de Rênal et Mathilde • Une analyse des spécificités de l'œuvre : un réalisme subjectif, l'ambition et les erreurs de Julien, et une écriture rapide et naturelle.

Yeh Indian hindi horror podcast, hit aur critically acclaimed English horror podcast Indian Noir mein prastut kahaniyon ka Hindi roopantaran hai. Indian Noir ke creator aur host Nikesh Murali Commonwealth Short Story Prize aur DWL Prize jeet chuke Bharatiya horror writer aur bestselling author hain, jinhe Bharat ke pramukh horror lekhakon mein gina jata hai. Apni immersive storytelling ke zariye woh rooh kampa dene wali Indian creepypastas aur supernatural kahaniyon ko zinda kar dete hain. Unke kaam aur safar ko Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express...

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In a city full of police controversies, hippie artist punk houses, and overzealous liberals, Portland, Oregon, is a place where even its fiction blurs with its bizarre realities. Brand-new stories by: Gigi Little, Justin Hocking, Christopher Bolton, Jess Walter, Monica Drake, Jamie S. Rich (illustrated by Joelle Jones), Dan DeWeese, Zoe Trope, Luciana Lopez, Karen Karbo, Bill Cameron, Ariel Gore, Floyd Skloot, Megan Kruse, Kimberly Warner-Cohen, and Jonathan Selwood.

Welcome to the Granite Noir Crime Writing Festival podcast. Granite Noir is Aberdeen’s international crime writing festival

It begins in a room and it ends in another-just like life itself. In between lies an eternity of solitude and a relentless struggle. To the world, he is a mere stranger. For those who do not even know who he is, fully understanding this man and his ideas will be as impossible as him passing through the walls-and such a revelation will not be granted to anyone who crosses his path."To Live in a Clockworld Ash" is not just a story; it is a psychological autopsy. (D)are you ready to face the truth behind the chains?

Meet the Continental Op, a hard-nosed investigator working for the Pinkerton Detective Agency in San Francisco. This nameless detective navigates the gritty underbelly of crime, offering a glimpse into the world that inspired iconic characters like Sam Spade. In this collection, experience five thrilling tales first published in Black Mask Magazine. Encounter gangsters, seductive molls, and dangerous encounters that define the essence of noir. Each story is packed with tension and intrigue, showcasing Dashiell Hammett's masterful storytelling and sharp wit. Whether you're a longtime fan of ...

Un podcast sous la forme de trois retours de lecture par épisode. Ça n'est donc qu'un simple regard sur différents livres, de l'encre noire sur du papier (ça vous rappelle le titre ?). L'émission est d'abord un ensemble de vidéos sur youtube, alors n'hésitez pas allez y voir les visuels : youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE385yynlwaI6-2wkA7X7pGtc9xvumFzA&si=l9WZ8Ksv8HIOaGni

Noire Book Reviews features books by and/or about Black people from across the diaspora. Noire Book Reviews is a part of the Media Noire Network created and hosted by me, Natasha Nicolo, to celebrate Black pride, excellence, and power all 366 days of the year. (Note: In the early episodes, you will hear mention of "Noire Histoir, " my original Black history and culture podcast. That podcast still exists as Noire History but now focuses on Black history and non-fiction books and documentaries. I'm moving previous reviews of fictional books as well as some memoirs and biographies from that ...

The Nerdgasm Noire Network is a group of 6 black women who love all things geeky. From books to anime to tv, we discuss what we love and hate. Click. Read. Listen. Enjoy. All in separate tabs.

He's a man burdened with guilt. She's an amoral assassin. Sometimes, paths crossing can be a good thing. Sometimes...