Publisher's Synopsis
""The Female of the Species: The Great Women Detectives and Criminals"" by Ellery Queen is a fascinating exploration of the role of women in the world of crime fiction. Queen, a renowned mystery writer, delves into the history of female characters in detective novels and examines the ways in which they have evolved over time.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on female detectives, examining the most famous and influential female characters in the genre, including Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, Dorothy L. Sayers' Harriet Vane, and Sara Paretsky's V.I. Warshawski. Queen explores the ways in which these characters challenged traditional gender roles and paved the way for future female detectives.The second part of the book focuses on female criminals, examining some of the most notorious and memorable female villains in crime fiction. Queen discusses the ways in which these characters subverted expectations and challenged societal norms, often using their femininity as a weapon.Throughout the book, Queen provides insightful analysis and commentary on the role of women in crime fiction, and how their portrayal has changed over time. He also examines the ways in which female authors have contributed to the genre, and how their own experiences have influenced their writing.""The Female of the Species"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime fiction, and the role of women in the genre. Queen's engaging writing style and insightful analysis make this book an enjoyable and informative read for both casual readers and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
