The Detective Genre In The Narrative Of Eduardo Mendoza
Resumen del Libro
Abstract: This dissertation is an in-depth study of the detective novels of Eduardo Mendoza (Barcelona, 1943) as well as his artistic contributions to the evolution of detective narrative in Spain. It also attempts to reevaluate and rediscover the genre in Post-Franco Spain. Traditionally, the critics have seen detective novel as a marginal genre which is always associated with popular literature and low literature . However, there is an explosion of interest for the detective genre in Spain during the last two decades. The boom of the genre is of great significance with regard to its breaking with the rigid division between elite literature and popular literature . Detective novel has been served as an ideal means not only for entertainment, but also for social criticism. Besides, it provides a new possibility for the narrative writing. All these motives are attributed to Post-Franco Spanish detective narratives popularity and they are all relevant regarding Mendozas works.
