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Mystery Fiction as a Reflection of Societal Issues
Subject area: Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities · Area of research: Mystery and Crime
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716844
Abstract
In Mystery fiction if we specifically talk about crime it has evolved significantly in the twenty first century, transforming from a genre focussing primarily on solving mysteries into a powerful source for exploring complex social realities. While traditional detective fiction represents logic, rationality and restoration of the order the contemporary crime narratives engage deeply with the issues such as aging, psychological trauma, gender based violence, social isolation and institutional failure. These narratives reflect the anxieties and contradictions of modern society which reveals how crime is often connected in broader social conditions rather than being an isolated act.
How to cite this paper
@article{1716844,
author = {Prashansa Pranjal},
title = {Mystery Fiction as a Reflection of Societal Issues},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {10},
pages = {2405-2410},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1716844.pdf},
abstract = {In Mystery fiction if we specifically talk about crime it has evolved significantly in the twenty first century, transforming from a genre focussing primarily on solving mysteries into a powerful source for exploring complex social realities. While traditional detective fiction represents logic, rationality and restoration of the order the contemporary crime narratives engage deeply with the issues such as aging, psychological trauma, gender based violence, social isolation and institutional failure. These narratives reflect the anxieties and contradictions of modern society which reveals how crime is often connected in broader social conditions rather than being an isolated act.},
month = {April},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I10-1716844}
}