From Holmes to Hard-Boiled: The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of British Detective Fiction
2025-09-19
This article explores the 'Golden Age' of British detective fiction between 1910 and 1950, dominated by gentleman detectives like Sherlock Holmes, reflecting the values of the British middle class. However, social changes led to the rise of hard-boiled detective fiction, emphasizing violence and politics, ultimately leading to the decline of the classic detective story, mirroring broader societal shifts in Britain.