The Big Sleep The & Other Novels

Dive into the enigmatic world of detective fiction with 'The Big Sleep and Other Novels' by Raymond Chandler, a master of hard-boiled mystery. This Penguin Modern Classics edition offers readers a thrilling compilation of three iconic novels featuring the unforgettable private investigator Philip Marlowe. With over 672 pages of gripping storytelling, this B-format paperback is perfect for fans of classic crime literature. Discover the compelling narrative of Marlowe as he navigates the shadowy underbelly of Los Angeles, entangled with the notorious Sternwood family and a vibrant cast of characters. Chandler's acute observations and addictive prose beautifully capture the essence of the American Dream’s darker side, showcasing his unparalleled ability to create atmospheric tales of suspense. First published in 1939, 'The Big Sleep' has influenced countless works in the genre and was famously adapted into a film noir featuring Humphrey Bogart. This essential read is not only for devoted fans of crime novels but also for anyone interested in the evolution of detective fiction. Add 'The Big Sleep and Other Novels' to your collection today, and explore Chandler's rich literary legacy. Enjoy FREE shipping on this must-have piece of literature from the revered Penguin Modern Classics collection. Don't miss out on experiencing the magic of Raymond Chandler’s storytelling!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141182612
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 672


Description:
Raymond Chandler was America's preeminent writer of detective fiction, and this Penguin Modern Classics edition of The Big Sleep and Other Novels collects three of the best novels to feature his hard-drinking, philosophising PI, Philip Marlowe.
Raymond Chandler created the fast talking, trouble seeking Californian private eye Philip Marlowe for his first great novel The Big Sleep in 1939. Often imitated but never bettered, it is in Marlowe's long shadow that every fictional detective must stand - and under the influence of Raymond Chandler's addictive prose that every crime author must write. Marlowe's entanglement with the Sternwood family - and an attendant cast of colourful underworld figures - is the background to a story reflecting all the tarnished glitter of the great American Dream. The hard-boiled detective's iconic image burns just as brightly in Farewell My Lovely, on the trail of a missing nightclub crooner. And the inimitable Marlowe is able to prove that trouble really is his business in Raymond Chandler's brilliant epitaph, The Long Goodbye.
Raymond Chandler (1888-1959) was born in Chicago. It was during the Depression era that he seriously turned his hand to writing and his first published story appeared in the pulp magazine Black Mask in 1933, followed six years later by his first novel, The Big Sleep, adapted into Howard Hawks' classic 1946 film noir, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.
If you liked The Big Sleep and Other Novels, you might enjoy Dashiell Hammett's The Thin Man, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.
'One of the greatest crime writers, who set standards that others still try to attain'
Sunday Times
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