
What is Golden Age Detective Fiction?
Golden age detective fiction, which refers to a period in the 1920s and 1930s, is characterized by the rise of the whodunit genre, with authors like Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Ngaio Marsh as some of the most notable examples. These works had a significant impact on the development of the mystery genre, as they helped to establish many of the conventions that are … Continue reading What is Golden Age Detective Fiction?