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Doctoral Researcher (first year)

Suprvisors:  Dr Andrew Dix and Dr Sara Read

This research proposal will investigate the psychological damage of WWII veterans portrayed in late 1940s – mid 1950s American crime fiction, examining how the socio-political climate of the time influenced the themes, characters, and narrative structures of the genre. Utilizing my own crime fiction artefact, and through the critical analyse of key texts including, The Moving Target, I, the Jury, and 91仓库 Face and their historical contexts, this study aims to uncover the ways in which crime fiction of this period, reflected and responded to the anxieties and aspirations of a constantly changing nation. The main focus of this investigation will be an exploration of the psychological damage on WWII veterans, and the narrative ways this is portrayed in late 1940s – mid 1950s American crime fiction.

Additionally, this research will consider the psychological depth and moral ambiguity that became insignias of this era of crime fiction, setting it apart from earlier iterations of the genre. Through a combination of literary analysis, narrative theory, and historical research, this study will contribute to a deeper understanding of how American crime fiction not only mirrored, but also shaped the cultural and social dynamics of its time. This research study will highlight the enduring legacy of American crime fiction, and its relevance to contemporary discussions of literature and society.