The first ever crime novel is significant as it laid the foundation for an entire genre. It introduced the elements like mystery, suspense, and the hunt for a criminal that have become staples in crime fiction. It also influenced future writers to explore different aspects of crime, such as the motives behind it, the psychology of the criminal, and the methods of detection.
It's difficult to determine exactly which was the very first novel. Different cultures have their own early forms of long fictional narratives. However, one of the early contenders could be 'The Tale of Genji' written by Murasaki Shikibu in Japan around the 11th century.
" A Survival Guide for a Supporting Character " is a light novel written by the author's name, Yao Yao Ling. It's a fantasy novel. The general plot of this novel is as follows:
Dark history, don't look at dark history.
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" Simple, Not Rude " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Leisure Time and Rain Fall. The general plot of this novel was:
This article was a bug to Momo after he transmigrated. He always did not play by the rules, but he harvested a group of brainless fans.
Jun Muhan had turned his gentlemanly persona into a hooligan. After all, he was the King of Hell. How could he be so casual?
"Jun Muhan! Don't think that just because your surname is Jun, you're just a hooligan!"
"Yes, I'm a gentleman to others, but only to you."
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"Don't waste food."
Mother, how did I get here?"
"I picked it up." A hooligan.
"Don't worry, your father was also picked up by my mother."
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" After I Transmigrated, I Became a Miserable Woman and a Poisonous Queen " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Lynx Yao 'Er. The general plot of this novel was:
[1v1 Strong Man Strong Woman Strong Shuang Wen Black Belly Tsundere] The decisive beauty general on the battlefield actually liked to read the rumors circulating in the marketplace. What kind of operation was this? When others asked, she would always say proudly,"There is a beauty in the book, and there is a golden house in the book." However, that was clearly an unrated official history, yet she treated it like a treasure. However, she never dreamed that one day, she would really enter the book and become the unimportant person in the book. She said," What nonsense is this? In other people's books, the people who can be the imperial consort or the empress are either the imperial consort or the empress. Why am I a good-for-nothing?" " Sigh-I'll stop talking. I'll have to go get scolded by my father in the book." When she finally accepted the fact that she was a good-for-nothing, she actually met him, that arrogant, black-bellied, and cynical young man. "I don't belong here. Do I have to go back?" He said,"You indeed don't belong here. You belong to me."
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" It's All Because of Piracy " was a fantasy romance novel written by Butterfly Dance and Ice Flying. The general plot of this novel was:
The moment she opened her eyes, she was wearing it. r
Look at the mountains, the water, the man, and the beast. Alright, did he just teleport into his own novel?! r
Calm down! Who else knew better than the author how the story would develop and the characters 'personalities? I'm sure I'll be able to live a good life!
Wait! What was going on with this divine expansion? Where did this stupid plot come from? r
Help! Could it be that this isn't my book? The one who stole my novel and changed it to Doujin? r
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The girls in the flesh struggled to keep their chastity and finally found a couple for life. r
Then what kind of life would the author of Qingshui Literature get?╮(╯▽╰)╭\r。
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" The Vicious Female Supporting Character's Self-Rescue Manual " was an ancient romance novel written by the author, Yi Jianxi. The general plot of this novel was:
In the 21st century, the charlatan died, and his soul fell into the novel he had read and became the biggest villain in the novel. Let's see how she can save herself while crazily torturing the scum!
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" Yan Er " was a modern romance and urban life novel written by the author. The general plot of this novel was:
[I'll wash away the filth of your past.] 1. The story of a devil and an angel. 2. The stupidest thing in the world is to deceive oneself." "What about you? Do you know how to do it?" If it was you, then I think--"I will." He knew that he was stupid, but he was still willing to go. 3. You have to forgive me. At that time, I was young and ignorant. The plot is fictional, please do not imitate it.
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This Villain Is Obviously Super Strong, But He's Too Courting Death. This book was a light novel by the author, Xi Shui Ru Chao. It was a derivative Doujinshi novel. The general plot of this novel was:
There was no introduction, so they didn't know what to write. Everyone could just take a look.
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I am the Great Traitor was a historical fiction novel written by the author, Little Doctor Big Worry. The general plot of this novel was:
"Are you a traitor?" "No!" "Then why are so many people cursing you?" "Because I'm a treacherous official!" "How big is it?" "The size of a mountain!" I recommend a fantasy novel," Tomb of the Ancient Era ", which is currently being read on QQ…
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" I Became a Vicious Stepmother After I Passed Through the Book " was a modern romance novel written by Si Huannian. The general plot of the novel was:
Yu Jiaojiao read a novel about a female supporting character with the same name. The stupid and evil female supporting character would eventually get her retribution for her bad deeds. Yu Jiaojiao was overjoyed and went to the bottom of the novel to fart. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw an enlarged face of a middle-aged woman with orange skin. The middle-aged woman was wiping her tears." Jiaojiao, just marry her. Your innocence has been ruined. Other than Old Zhao, no one else wants you. Mother is doing this for your own good. Don't be stubborn. Ah." Yu Jiaojiao,"Who is Old Zhao?" What innocence was destroyed? What marriage? Auntie, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand? When she saw Old Zhao, Yu Jiaojiao was speechless. I can! I'm very bad!
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" The Destroyer of Three Concepts " was a light novel written by Bei Gui. It was a fantasy novel. The general plot of the novel was:
My three views are shattered and my integrity is lost. I'm fearless...
Well, 'The Notting Hill Mystery' is often regarded as an early crime novel. It was written by Charles Felix. This novel had elements that set the foundation for future crime novels, such as a complex mystery and a detective - like figure trying to solve it.
In the first crime novel, the language was more straightforward and less flowery compared to today's crime writing. It aimed to get the story across simply. There might not have been as many sub - plots or red herrings. The focus was mainly on the main crime event. Also, the social context of the time was often reflected in a rather basic way, for instance, if it was set in a Victorian era, it might just touch on the class differences in a very surface - level manner.
I think 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' was the first crime fiction novel. It has a really interesting plot. There's this detective who uses his sharp intellect to figure out how these murders happened in a locked room. It set the stage for future crime novels with its focus on mystery, deduction, and a central character with great powers of reasoning.
The identity of the author of the first crime novel is a subject of debate among literary scholars. Different sources might point to different names, and it's hard to pin down one definitive author.