Satyam Sandeep
Doctoral Student, Department of English, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Doctoral student in the Department of English at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His doctoral research explores the intersections of crime, characterization, and cultural anxieties within detective narratives. His research interests include detective fiction, children’s literature, and translation studies.
Research Interests:
Children's Literature, Detective Fiction, Translation Studies
ORCID
4545-4545-4545-8978
PhD Thesis Title
An Analysis of the Portrayal of Atavistic and Degenerate Criminals in Classic Mystery Fiction
Banaras Hindu University
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Through detailed textual analysis, the doctoral thesis investigates how classic mystery fiction portrays atavistic and degenerate criminals, examining how these depictions reflect societal fears and cultural tensions. It traces the evolution of criminal archetypes within the genre, showing how ideas of morality, deviance, and justice are embedded in narrative structures and character construction.