The Private Eye Opens

Often confused with "the detective," the private eye is different from the classical version of the detective in terms o... (more)

Often confused with "the detective," the private eye is different from the classical version of the detective in terms of motivation, methods, lifestyle, and beliefs, and is the major contribution of American hard-boiled fiction. Comparing a vast selection of stories across history, you'll isolate the differences between the two crime-solvers and understand the different impacts each had. (less)