Ken Follett and the triumph of suspense : a popular writer transcends genres / Carlos Ramet.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ramet, Carlos, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Follett, Ken--Criticism and interpretation.

Follett, Ken.

Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

x, 197 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]

Summary:

"This book is an investigation of Ken Follett's development as an author, craft of writing and the negotiation of serious versus popular literary value, from his earliest short stories and screenplays through his mature thrillers and entertainment fiction. Unpublished materials are also considered, including his business and personal correspondence, notes, unpublished early drafts, journal entries and outlines"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Following a Successful Formula: Whiteout as Case Study 17

2 The Scribbler's Trade: A Midnight Train to Somewhere 36

3 "A Most Remarkable Writer": The Symon Myles Mysteries and the Non-Series Hero 51

4 A Foray into Film: What Those Old Scripts Can Tell Us 65

5 A Fine Kettle of Fish: Beyond First Success 81

6 A Case-or Two-in Point: The Struggle for Authorial Independence 102

7 On Wings of Eagles: Narrative Negotiation of "True Story" Fiction 118

8 Night Over Water: A Flight of Fancy 132

9 A Political Dimension: Entering the Fray 146.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780786495986

0786495987

OCLC:

882191803