Hammett, Dashiell
The Maltese Falcon (Everyman's Library Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857152630
- author:
- Hammett, Dashiell
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 672
- Dimensions:
- 160mm X 210mm
- Genre:
- Crime & mystery
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon, The Thin Man, and Red Harvest are the product of a hard-won experience, forged in the aftermath of World War I. As an operative for Pinkerton's Detective Agency, Hammett knew the streets and the shadows, bringing a gritty authenticity to his writing. These three novels showcase his unique blend of laconic style, sharp dialogue, and vivid settings, drawing readers into the dark, hard-boiled world of his creation. Hammett's influence on detective fiction cannot be overstated. He took the genre out of the drawing-room and back onto the streets, where the kind of people who commit crimes truly reside. His writing has had a lasting impact on the genre, shaping the work of writers who followed in his footsteps. For readers of hard-boiled fiction, these three novels offer a compelling and unflinching look at the darker side of human nature.
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