Currently I am kinda curious about the proper meaning of "pulp" in "pulp fiction" or "pulp stories". I know that the word "pulp" stems from the material the early pulp-fiction was printed on. And I also understand that usually pulp-stories or pulp-fiction can be of almost any genre. But I would like to know what kind of stereotypes or archetypes in antagonists and protagonists, what tropes, what kind of plots etc. makes the "typical", "good", or "entertaining", or far more abstract the pulp story in its most proper or best sense?
I have tried to find help via wikipedia and google-fu. But both left me kind of clueless. Maybe you can help me? Your help is much appreciated. Thank you very much!
Currently I am kinda curious about the proper meaning of "pulp" in "pulp fiction" or "pulp stories". I know that the word "pulp" stems from the material the early pulp-fiction was printed on. And I also understand that usually pulp-stories or pulp-fiction can be of almost any genre. But I would like to know what kind of stereotypes or archetypes in antagonists and protagonists, what tropes, what kind of plots etc. makes the "typical", "good", or "entertaining", or far more abstract the pulp story in its most proper or best sense?
I have tried to find help via wikipedia and google-fu. But both left me kind of clueless. Maybe you can help me? Your help is much appreciated. Thank you very much!
Best wishes!
Liam