Dorothy Dunnett’s Lymond Chronicles

The Enigma of Francis Crawford

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, British
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Author: Scott Richardson ISBN: 9780826273581
Publisher: University of Missouri Press Publication: June 30, 2017
Imprint: University of Missouri Language: English
Author: Scott Richardson
ISBN: 9780826273581
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Publication: June 30, 2017
Imprint: University of Missouri
Language: English

Since the first installment of Dunnett’s series was published in 1961, Francis Crawford of Lymond, the swashbuckling protagonist of the stories, has been captivating his fellow characters and readers alike. Instead of approaching the books primarily as historical fiction, Richardson, an enthusiastic admirer of the series, unravels the complexities of the main character by exploring his psychology, positioning the books within the genre of espionage, and examining Dunnett’s strategy of using games in her writing. Richardson’s insight and passion for his subject will inspire fans to revisit Dunnett’s series.

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Since the first installment of Dunnett’s series was published in 1961, Francis Crawford of Lymond, the swashbuckling protagonist of the stories, has been captivating his fellow characters and readers alike. Instead of approaching the books primarily as historical fiction, Richardson, an enthusiastic admirer of the series, unravels the complexities of the main character by exploring his psychology, positioning the books within the genre of espionage, and examining Dunnett’s strategy of using games in her writing. Richardson’s insight and passion for his subject will inspire fans to revisit Dunnett’s series.

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