Pierre Souvestre, Marcel Allain, Cranstoun Metcalfe

Broschiertes Buch

Fantômas

Beschreibung

Enter the thrilling world of "Fantômas," a classic of crime fiction penned by Pierre Souvestre and Marcel Allain. This meticulously prepared edition brings to life the chilling exploits of Fantômas, a master criminal and one of literature's most enduring villains. A cornerstone of historical mystery and detective fiction, this novel plunges you into a world of suspense and intrigue. Explore the dark underbelly of a bygone era as a relentless detective confronts a criminal mastermind shrouded in mystery. "Fantômas" is a gripping tale of cat and mouse, a timeless exploration of good versus evil that continues to captivate readers. Experience the thrill of the chase and the ingenuity of a criminal whose name has become synonymous with fear. A must-read for fans of classic crime and suspense. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Pierre Souvestre, in his short lifetime, wore many hats. He was a lawyer, a journalist, a businessman, an organizer of motor races and, of course, an author. By the early 1900's, Souvestre - already an established writer of technical manuals and short fiction, including poetry and an early novel - took on Marcel Allain (also a lawyer and journalist) as an assistant. Almost immediately, the two men began to collaborate on potential writing projects. In 1909, they published their first novel together: "Le Rour," which featured the character of Investigating Magistrate Germain Fuselier (later to become a recurring character in the Fantômas series). In 1911, however, Souvestre and Allain rocketed to worldwide fame with the creation of the book "Fantômas," which has as its title character an infamous and merciless international criminal. The book soon became a publishing sensation. The immense popularity of Fantômas drove the two men to begin cranking out sequels at an astonishing rate. By the time Souvestre died of consumption in 1914 - only three years after the creation of Fantômas - they had written thirty-two additional books in the series. After Souvestre's death, Allain would go on to create an another eleven Fantômas novels and - in between writing projects - oversaw the production of numerous movies, television dramas and other adaptations of Fantômas for the rest of his life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 244
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 345g
• ISBN-13: 9781023202305
• ISBN-10: 1023202301
• Artikelnr.: 74103952