Bc. Michaela Francová
Master's thesis
Myths and Legends in Crime Fiction
Myths and Legends in Crime Fiction
Abstract:
The thesis deals with the use of myths and legends in crime fiction. It predominantly focuses on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Dan Brown, specifically The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Labours of Hercules, Angels & Demons, and The Da Vinci Code. Additionally, it mentions the works of Ben Aaronovitch and Tendai Huchu. The aim of this thesis is to analyse how the authors used …moreAbstract:
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá využitím mýtu a legend v detektivní proze. Zaměřuje se především na díla Arthura Conana Doyle, Agathy Christie a Dana Browna, konktrérně Pes Baskervilský, Herkulovské úkoly pro Hercula Poirota, Andělé a Démoni a Šifra Mistra Leonarda. Dodatečně také zmiňuje díla Bena Aaronovitche a Tendaie Huchu. Cílem této práce je analýza, jak autoři využili různé mýty a legendy v jejich …more
Language used: English
Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 17. 6. 2024
Accessible from:: 31. 12. 2999
Thesis defence
- Supervisor: Mgr. Olga Roebuck, Ph.D.
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Francová, Michaela. Myths and Legends in Crime Fiction. Pardubice, 2024. diplomová práce (Mgr.). Univerzita Pardubice. Fakulta filozofická
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English Philology / English Philology
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