Event Details: 006 A LITTLE CLASS OF MURDER: GRAND DAMES OF DETECTIVE FICTION

Start:
February 27, 2012
Cost:
62.00
Venue:
The Arts Center
Phone:
(423) 745-8781
Address:
320 N. White Street, Athens, TN, United States, 37303

Instructor – Genevieve Wiggins

Mondays

Feb, 27 – Mar. 26

1:30 – 3:30 pm

$62

Ages 16 – adult

Min 3, Max 15

Book list provided

 

Carolyn Hart wrote a novel entitled “A Little Class on Murder,” itself a mystery novel, which discusses the works and historical importance of three “grand dames” of detective fiction. This class will examine and discuss the Hart novel as well as one work by each of the “grand dames”:  Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Mary Roberts Rinehart. The aim of the class is to promote understanding and enjoyment of the detective fiction genre. A reading list will be provided.

Reading List

The Mysterious Affair of Styles by Agatha Christie

Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers

The Circular Staircase by Mary Roberts Rinehart

A Little Class on Murder by Carolyn Hart