Cain - Softcover

Hoopes, Roy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809313618 ISBN 13: 9780809313617

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press, 1987

Synopsis

I never knew a writer who regarded [writing] as anything but a refined form of crucifixion. James M. CainAlthough Cain was formerly dismissed as merely a hardboiled writer, his finest works"The Postman Always Rings Twice, Mildred Pierce, "and "Double Indemnity"are" "now considered enduring classics of American literature.In this book Roy Hoopes gives as full a picture of the man and his life as will ever be written. The work was awarded an Edgar by the Mystery Writers of America."

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Review:

"A meticulously researched biography. . . . I've rarely read such a grim account of a writer desperately grinding out work to pay bills. . . . One hopes this careful book will lead to a revival of interest in a writer who not only keeps the palms damp and the pages turning, but whose work rings as true now as it did the day it was written.""--The New York Times" A meticulously researched biography. . . . I ve rarely read such a grim account of a writer desperately grinding out work to pay bills. . . . One hopes this careful book will lead to a revival of interest in a writer who not only keeps the palms damp and the pages turning, but whose work rings as true now as it did the day it was written. "The New York Times""

About the Author:

Roy Hoopes is Director of College Relations, Washington College, Chestertown, Maryland.

About this edition

• Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
• Publication date: 1987
• ISBN 10: 0809313618
• ISBN 13: 9780809313617
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2