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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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

Why do we keep returning to Agatha Christie's ingenious puzzles and Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled murder mysteries? What do spy thrillers teach us, and what accounts for the renewed popularity of morally ambiguous noirs? In The Mysterious Romance of Murder, the poet and critic David Lehman explores a wide variety of outstanding books and movies—some famous (The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity), some known mainly to aficionados—with style, wit, and passion.

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.

Step into a world where neon lights clash with shadows, the paranormal coexists with the futuristic, and a relentless private investigator, Daniel Archer, navigates the treacherous depths of a city teetering on the edge of darkness. Join us on an enthralling auditory journey as we dive into the immersive audiobook series, *Neon Shadows Noir.*

Noir Confidential draws upon the era of filmmaking known as Film Noir. Today, the genre is called Neo-Noir, but the same concepts, tropes, and techniques are used to reflect today's feelings of inevitability, cynicism and defeat. The pessimism, distrust, and greed displayed in classic Film Noir movies like "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Third Man" speak to a society racked by geopolitical conflict and economic disparity. All the elements that sparked the Film Noir heyday have returned to haunt society, and a new class of cynical anti-heroes and manipulative Femme Fatales have arrived to ...

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

Kommissarie Krona är en ny spännande deckarserie i poddformat. Nästa del i serien släpps den 1 augusti.I centrum står Harry Krona – en luttrad kriminalkommissarie i 60-årsåldern som sett för mycket av människans sämre sidor. Äktenskapet knakar, kroppen säger ifrån, och framtiden känns mer oviss än någonsin. Vid hans sida finns Linnéa Blom – en intelligent och orädd kollega i 30-årsåldern som lever för sitt jobb. Tillsammans tar de sig an brott som inte bara prövar deras yrkesskicklighet – utan också tvingar dem att konfrontera sina egna gränser.Följ podden för ...

In a series of conversations with novelists, screen writers, critics and thinkers, Noir Hear This delves deep into the Scandinavian psyche to uncover why Nordic Noir has become a global phenomenon. In each episode, host Johan Gabrielsson visits a different Scandinavian location to reveal what lies beneath this successful crime genre.

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.

Un certain goût pour le noir est le podcast qui explore le polar et le thriller sous toutes ses formes ! Toutes les semaines, écoutez avec nous votre genre favori en littérature, au cinéma, dans les séries ou les bandes dessinées. Un podcast produit par Bepolar.fr (https://www.bepolar.fr/) et animé par Jérôme Vincent Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

India's most critically acclaimed chart-topping horror podcast featuring Indian Horror stories and Indian Creepypastas in audio and animated video format. Nikesh Murali (host) is a Commonwealth Short Story Prize winning writer, bestselling horror author & professional narrator. Podcast featured in Harper’s Bazaar, India Today, CBC, The Hindu, Times of India, New Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Deccan Herald, The Statesman, The Week, The Telegraph, Femina, Economic times, Mid-Day, The News Minute, The Quint, India Times, ABC Radio, Mashable, Reader's Digest, Men's World, Grazia, Your Story.

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

Mythology and Chill takes you on a journey into the heart of ancient myths, where gods, titans, and mortals clash, and the lines between creation, destruction, and destiny blur. In each episode, we dive into timeless stories from Greek mythology, unraveling the complex relationships between divine beings and humans, exploring themes of love, betrayal, power, and the eternal struggle for control. From the rise of the Olympian gods to the creation of mortals, and the tragic love stories that define fate, this podcast brings ancient tales to life in a modern, immersive format.

To avenge the suicide death of Hannah Cleere, University of Idaho History professor Dr. Rebecca Scofield enlists the help of a criminologist by the name of Bryan Kohberger. Things quickly spiral out of control that results in tragedy.

Step into the distant future, where the galaxy is at war and the fate of worlds hangs in the balance. Tales from Tierra: The Wishing Star is an epic sci-fi adventure following Andie Nova, a young woman caught between the powerful Planetary Alliance and a growing rebellion. With the legendary Wishing Star as the ultimate prize, alliances are tested, secrets are revealed, and destinies collide. This immersive audio experience combines compelling storytelling, rich characters, and a stellar cast to bring this intergalactic tale to life. Tune in to discover what lies beyond the stars.