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.

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 ...

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.

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. 

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?

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

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.

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...

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.*

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.

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.

Indian horror podcast featuring original Indian horror stories, Indian creepypastas, paranormal tales, supernatural fiction, and immersive audio storytelling in podcast and animated video format. Hosted by Nikesh Murali, Commonwealth Short Story Prize-winning writer, bestselling horror author, and professional narrator, the show brings dark Indian fiction and eerie folklore to life for horror fans in India and around the world. 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, ...

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

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.