Articles on Crime Writing: File 5, 1985
Scope and Contents
Untitled 12 page typescript article beginning ‘When I began writing my first novel over twenty years ago it never occurred to me to begin with anything other than a detective story - - -’. Discusses the nature of and the differences between detective stories, mysteries and crime novels, and P D James’ motivation and methods of writing.
Dates
- Creation: 1985
Creator
- From the Fonds: James, Phyllis Dorothy White, 1920 - 2014 (Baroness James of Holland Park, author) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
P D James' agent will be informed of any usage of the collection. Please contact the archivist for more information.
Extent
1 file(s) : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by P D James’ family December 2016.
Originator(s)
James, P D
Finding aid date
2017-05-22 11:18:03+00:00
Repository Details
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