Book
The reason why : an anthology of the murderous mind
Record details
- ISBN: 0517703475
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Physical Description:
xi, 244 p. ; 22 cm.
print - Edition: 1st Amer. ed.
- Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, c1996.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: Great Britain : Jonathan Cape, Ltd., 1995. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Ò, Hideous sequel' -- T̀he way of his wickedness' -- T̀o Bask in the sun' -- F̀orbidden actions' -- T̀o stop her crying' -- F̀or love and not for hate' -- À field of evil forces' -- T̀he ones who had to pay'. |
| Summary, etc.: | An analysis of murder based on the works of famous writers and organized by motive and situation: killing in the family, for revenge, for gain, out of guilt, for escape, as an altruistic deed, as a manifestation of pure evil, finally, as a casual, motiveless act. The writers range from Sophocles to Truman Capote. |
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| Subject: | Detective and mystery stories Murder Psychological aspects Death Literary collections |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Edith Wheeler Memorial Library - Monroe | 808.8035 REASON (Text) | 34026067785068 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Minor Memorial Library - Roxbury | 808.8 REA (Text) | 33630093764350 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
