Per Hellgren
Swedish Marxist Noir: The Dark Wave of Crime Writers and the Influence of Raymond Chandler
Swedish Marxist Noir: The Dark Wave of Crime Writers and the Influence of Raymond Chandler
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This book explores the theory of Swedish Marxist Noir, tracing the transition of ideas from Raymond Chandler to modern bestseller phenomena such as Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, Roslund & Hellström, Jens Lapidus, Arne Dahl, and others. The authors share a Marxist view on society and aim to write about a modern world gone wrong, making them part of the same tradition.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 236 pages
\n Publication date: 30 September 2018
\n Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
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This captivating book embarks on an exhilarating journey to explore and develop a groundbreaking theory of Swedish Marxist Noir. Its mission is to unveil the intricate dialectics of crime fiction, spanning from the American 1930s to the Swedish post-1990s. To accomplish this, we embark on a profound exploration, employing a Marxist lens to analyze several pivotal works of crime fiction. Through this lens, we discover the profound Marxist connection between the writings of Raymond Chandler and the remarkable Swedish wave of crime fiction that emerged since the 1960s. This dialectic, a testament to the enduring power of ideas, unfolds as a long-term transition of ideas from Chandler, passed down through the pioneering founders of Swedish social crime fiction, Sjöwall-Wahlöö. It culminates in the emergence of modern bestseller phenomena such as Henning Mankell, Stieg Larsson, Roslund & Hellström, Jens Lapidus, Arne Dahl, and many others. Marxist theories have exerted a profound influence on the crime genre since the American 1930s, forging a strong bond between Swedish writers and the work of Chandler. This connection extends beyond direct influence, encompassing a shared philosophical outlook on society and a determination to portray a modern world gone awry. Consequently, a Marxist perspective on existence unites these writers within a shared tradition, transcending the eighty years that have passed since Chandler initiated his Marlowe novels.
\n Weight: 336g\n
Dimension: 153 x 224 x 21 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781476673714\n \n
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