A Reader's Guide to Raymond Chandler - Hardcover

Widdicombe, Toby

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0313307679 ISBN 13: 9780313307676

Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL, 2001

Synopsis

The author of such works as The Big Sleep (1939), Farewell, My Lovely (1940), The Lady in the Lake (1943), and The Long Goodbye (1953), Raymond Chandler was one of the most popular mystery writers of his time. His works continue to be read today and have been adapted many times into films. Chandler's writings have also been receiving growing amounts of scholarly attention, and while most of this attention has focused on his use of language, critics are now studying the fictitious world he created and the milieu in which he wrote. This reference is a detailed guide to his writings. A chronology and brief biography overview the chief events in his life and career, with the biography discussing thematic patterns in his life and writings. The major section of the book, Chandler's World, describes the characters and places in his 7 novels and 25 short stories. Alphabetically arranged entries also provide summaries of his works, along with discussions of key topics. The entries are concise and informative and thus readily guide the reader through Chandler's complex universe. Appendices provide information about adaptations of his works, along with extensive listings of primary and secondary sources for additional consultation.

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Review:

..."a valuable reference tool for fans and scholars who want to refresh their memories of Chandler's short stories and novels. Particularly useful is "Chandler Resources," an extensive bibliography of work by and on Chandler. Large general and academic collections supporting popular and crime fiction."-Choice

?...a valuable reference tool for fans and scholars who want to refresh their memories of Chandler's short stories and novels. Particularly useful is "Chandler Resources," an extensive bibliography of work by and on Chandler. Large general and academic collections supporting popular and crime fiction.?-Choice

.,."a valuable reference tool for fans and scholars who want to refresh their memories of Chandler's short stories and novels. Particularly useful is "Chandler Resources," an extensive bibliography of work by and on Chandler. Large general and academic collections supporting popular and crime fiction."-Choice

Synopsis:

Covers in dictionary format all of Chandler's fiction, with entries on characters, works, places, allusions, adaptations, and key topics. The author of such works as The Big Sleep (1939), Farewell, My Lovely (1940), The Lady in the Lake (1943), and The Long Goodbye (1953), Raymond Chandler was one of the most popular mystery writers of his time. His works continue to be read today and have been adapted many times into films. Chandler's writings have also been receiving growing amounts of scholarly attention, and while most of this attention has focused on his use of language, critics are now studying the fictitious world he created and the milieu in which he wrote. This reference is a detailed guide to his writings. A chronology and brief biography overview the chief events in his life and career, with the biography discussing thematic patterns in his life and writings. The major section of the book, "Chandler's World," describes the characters and places in his 7 novels and 25 short stories. Alphabetically arranged entries also provide summaries of his works, along with discussions of key topics.

The entries are concise and informative and thus readily guide the reader through Chandler's complex universe. Appendices provice information about adaptations of his works, along with extensive listings of primary and secondary sources for additional consultation.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0313307679
• ISBN 13: 9780313307676
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 234