Decoding The Suspense: An Exploration of Barthesian Codes in Paula Hawkins’s Psychological Thriller, The Girl On The Train
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
British and Irish Language, Literature and Culture, North American Language, Literature and Culture
Journal Section
Art and Literature
Early Pub Date
September 30, 2025
Publication Date
September 30, 2025
Submission Date
March 6, 2025
Acceptance Date
July 7, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 13 Number: 37