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The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
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This is the Code of the Private Eye as defined by Raymond Chandler in his 1944 essay The Simple Act of Murder. Such a man was Philip Marlowe, private eye, an educated, heroic, streetwise, rugged individualist and the hero of Chandler's first novel, The Big Sleep. This work established Chandler as the master of the 'hard-boiled' detective novel, and his articulate and literary style of writing won him a large audience, which ranged from the man in the street to the most sophisticated intellectual.
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Classic noir detective tale with gritty, literary style.
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Who is this book for?
If you're into noir stories with sharp, poetic prose and complex characters, The Big Sleep is a must-read. Raymond Chandler's wit and vivid storytelling breathe life into the gritty world of Philip Marlowe, making it a compelling dive into classic detective fiction. It's a timeless exploration of morality and mystery that still resonates today.