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With humor, along with an unerring sense of dialogue and the telling details of dress and behavior, Raymond Chandler created a distinctive fictional universe out of the dark side of sunlit Los Angeles. In the process, he transformed both crime writing and the American language.Written during the war, The Lady in the Lake (1943) takes Philip Marlowe out of the seamy L.A. streets to the deceptive tranquility of the surrounding mountains, as the search for a businessman?s missing wife expands into an elegy of loneliness and loss. The darker tone typical of Chandler?s later fiction is evident in The Little Sister (1949), in which an ambitious starlet, a blackmailer, and a seemingly na?ve young woman from Manhattan, Kansas, are the key players in a plot that provides fuel for a bitter indictment of Hollywood and Chandler?s most savage portrayal of his adopted city.The Long Goodbye (1953), his most ambitious and selfrevealing novel, uncovers a more anguished resonance in the Marlowe character, in a plot that hinges on the betrayal of friendship and the compromises of middle age. Playback (1958), written originally as a screenplay, is Chandler?s seventh and last novel.A special feature of this volume is Chandler?s longunavailable screenplay for the film noir classic, Double Indemnity (1944), adapted from James M. Cain?s novel. Written with director Billy Wilder, it is one of the best screenplays in American cinema, masterful in construction and dialogue. Supplementing the volume, and providing a more personal glimpse of Chandler?s personality, is a selection of letters and essaysincluding ?The Simple Art of Murder,? in which Chandler muses on his pulp roots and on the special qualities of his hero and style.LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation?s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America?s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acidfree paper that will last for centuries.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Raymond Chandler's later novels? A: Raymond Chandler's later novels often explore themes of loneliness, betrayal, and the darker sides of human nature, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings'? A: 'Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings' contains a total of 1088 pages.
- Q: Is this book a hardcover edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings' is a hardcover.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in New condition.
- Q: What notable works are included in this collection? A: This collection includes 'The Lady in the Lake', 'The Little Sister', 'The Long Goodbye', 'Playback', and the screenplay for 'Double Indemnity', among others.
- Q: Who published 'Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings'? A: The book is published by the Library of America, known for preserving significant American literary works.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this volume? A: Yes, the volume includes a selection of Chandler's letters and essays, providing insights into his thoughts on writing and his literary style.
- Q: What is the significance of 'The Long Goodbye' in Chandler's works? A: 'The Long Goodbye' is considered Chandler's most ambitious novel, revealing deep emotional layers in the protagonist, Philip Marlowe, and addressing themes of friendship and middle age.
- Q: Can I find essays by Raymond Chandler in this book? A: Yes, this book features a selection of essays, including 'The Simple Art of Murder', where Chandler reflects on his writing style and influences.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Raymond Chandler: Later Novels and Other Writings' falls under the genre of fiction, specifically crime and detective fiction.