Literatuur als speurtocht over goed en kwaad

Martina Althoff; Dina Siegel

doi:10.5553/TCC/221195072025015003001

Literatuur als speurtocht over goed en kwaad

Translated title of the contribution: Literature as a quest for good and evil

Martina Althoff
, Dina Siegel^*

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Crime and literature have always had an intriguing and complex relationship. From classic detective and spy stories to modern true crime, the fascination with crime in literary works remains undiminished. The connection between crime and literature is rich, multi-layered, and historically deep-rooted. Literature has not only described crime but also shaped, critiqued, and even influenced how societies think about crime and punishment. In this article we analyse this fascinating intersection and show various ways in which crime and literature intersect.

Translated title of the contribution	Literature as a quest for good and evil
Original language	Dutch
Pages (from-to)	3-11
Number of pages	9
Journal	Tijdschrift over Cultuur en Criminaliteit
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5553/TCC/221195072025015003001
Publication status	Published - 1-Dec-2025

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