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This literary critic, social historian, biographer, essayist, editor, and poet is also one of the most distinguished authors and expositors of the postwar British crime novel. He succeeded Dame Agatha Christie as President of the Detection Club (1976-1985), This standard reference illuminates the richness of Symons's lesser known early works as well as his masterpieces. His autobiographical memoir adds insight into Symons life beyond the page.
Julian Symons: A Bibliography with Commentaries and a Personal Memoir by Julian Symons and a Preface by H. R. F. Keating FROM THE CRITICS
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Provides extensive and detailed information about the publications of
English crime writer, literary critic, social historian, and
biographer Symons (1912-94). The focus on such matters as size,
pagination, binding, dust jacket, editions, and printer seems of more
use to collectors than critics or fans. Among the sections are
fiction, poetry, nonfiction, works he edited, contributions to books
and anthologies, and contributions to "Ellery Queen's Mystery
Magazine" and other periodicals. Also included are autobiographical
notes, reflections by his wife, and a chronology.
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