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Author(s): Forter, Gregory
Source:
Novel: A Forum on Fiction. Spring96, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p276-298. 22p.
Subject Terms:
*AMERICAN detective & mystery stories; *HISTORICAL criticism (Literature); *CRITICISM

Additional Information
- Subject Terms:
  CAIN, James M. (James Mallahan), 1892-1977
- Abstract:
  Criticizes the literary works of James M. Cain on American crime fiction. Improper writing methods; Improper use of olfactory sense in writings; Impact of Sigmund Freud's libidinal and olfactory theory in the works of Cain.