Chandler, Raymond
Collected Stories (Everyman's Library classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152579
- author:
- Chandler, Raymond
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 1336
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.6 x 5.8 cm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Raymond Chandler's Collected Stories is a comprehensive collection of his shorter fiction, featuring twenty-five stories that were previously unavailable. This is the first time these tales have been assembled in one volume, offering a unique insight into the author's early work.
Chandler's writing career began in his mid-forties, with stories published in pulp magazines such as Black Mask. These early publications allowed him to hone his craft and develop his distinctive style, which would later become synonymous with the hard-boiled detective genre. The stories included in this collection showcase Chandler's ability to craft a vivid underworld, populated by complex characters and morally ambiguous situations.
This rich treasury of stories provides a fascinating glimpse into Chandler's literary development, from his early days as a pulp writer to the creation of his iconic detective fiction. With its laconic, understated style, this collection immerses readers in a richly realized fictional universe that has become an integral part of our literary landscape.
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