Dorothy Leigh Sayers was born at Oxford on 13th June 1893, the only child of the Rev. Henry Sayers, of Anglo-Irish descent. Her father was at the time headmaster of Christ Church College, and she was born in the headmaster's house. Henry Sayers made an impressive clerical and schoolmasterly career.1 Her mother, Helen Mary Leigh Sayers, was the daughter of a solicitor.2 The maiden name of Helen Mary Sayers was Leigh. This name was given to Dorothy as her second first name. This initial “L” was always very important for her and if somebody forgot it he or she had to expect a reproach. 3 Dorothy Sayers was brought up at Bluntisham Rectory, Cambridgeshire. She was already sixteen years old when she started to visit a school. Before she was thaught latin, french, music (she learned to play the violin and had singing lessons) and german by her father, aunt and mother. But she was not good in mathematics and science. 1 Dorothy L. Sayers – A Literary Biography, Ralph E. Hone, S. 1f 2 Dorothy L. Sayers – A Literary Biography, Ralph E. Hone, S. 2 3 Dorothy L. Sayers, Manfred Siebald, S. 9
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A short biography of Dorothy L. Sayers
- Lord Peter Wimsey
- The series of Lord Peter Wimsey
- A characterization of Lord Peter Wimsey after the novel “Gaudy Night”
- A short summary of “Gaudy Night”
- Which type of detective is Lord Peter Wimsey?
- The origin, the career and the way of living
- The appearance and the character of Lord Peter Wimsey
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of Dorothy L. Sayers and her renowned detective character, Lord Peter Wimsey. It explores Sayers’ life and career, delves into the complexities of Lord Peter Wimsey’s character, and examines his role in the detective fiction genre.
- Dorothy L. Sayers’ life and literary contributions
- The development of the Lord Peter Wimsey character
- Lord Peter Wimsey’s role in the detective fiction genre
- The impact of Sayers’ work on the literary world
- The significance of “Gaudy Night” in shaping Lord Peter Wimsey’s character
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter delves into the life and career of Dorothy L. Sayers, tracing her journey from her early years to her success as a writer. It explores her academic achievements, her early literary endeavors, and her experiences as a teacher and advertiser. The chapter also provides insights into her personal life, including her marriage and her relationship with her son.
The second chapter focuses on the creation and evolution of Lord Peter Wimsey. It examines the series of novels featuring the character and explores the various aspects of his personality and skills. This chapter also analyzes the reasons for Wimsey’s popularity among readers and his impact on the detective fiction genre.
The third chapter delves into a detailed characterization of Lord Peter Wimsey after the novel “Gaudy Night.” It offers a summary of the novel and explores Wimsey’s type of detective work. The chapter also examines his origin, career, way of living, appearance, and overall character, highlighting key aspects that have shaped his persona.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics and concepts explored in this work include Dorothy L. Sayers, Lord Peter Wimsey, detective fiction, character analysis, literary criticism, “Gaudy Night,” and the development of detective characters.
- Quote paper
- Maren Göpffarth (Author), 2003, Sayers, Dorothy L. and Lord Peter Wimsey, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/31327
