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Introduction: Step Forward, Sidekicks
Andrew, Lucy Saunders, Samuel
Andrew, Lucy
Saunders, Samuel
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2021-07-25
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Saunders and Andrew offer a definition of the sidekick in crime fiction and provide a brief account of the origins and development of this figure from the nineteenth century to the present day. They outline significant moments in the history of the sidekick, establish key trends in the construction of the sidekick, and identify and interrogate widely held views about the sidekick’s function and representation in crime fiction. They make a case for the wider significance of the sidekick beyond the role of help-mate or foil to the infallible detective and point towards the key contributions that the sidekick has made and continues to make to the canon of crime fiction. They also offer a brief introduction to each of the essays and key themes/ideas explored by contributors throughout the collection.
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Saunders, S., & Andrew, L. (2021). Introduction: Step forward, sidekicks. In L. Andrew & S. Saunders (Eds.), The detective’s companion in crime fiction: A study in sidekicks (pp. 1-15). Palgrave Macmillan.
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9783030749880