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Chandler: Stories and Early Novels

by Raymond Chandler · 1933

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The library of America is dedicated to publishing America's best and most significant writing in handsome, enduring volumes, featuring authoritative texts. Hailed as the "finest-looking, longest-lasting editions ever made" (The New Republic), Library of America volumes make a fine gift for any occasion. Now, with exactly one hundred volumes to choose from, there is a perfect gift for everyone.In Chandler's hands, the pulp crime story became a haunting mystery of power and corruption, set against a modern cityscape that is both lyrical and violent.

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"As another reminder of where we've come from and why we're still reading mysteries, The Library of America has put together two handsome volumes of Raymond Chandler's work — guaranteed to bring a broad grin of acquisitive delight to the face of any recipient". — Los Angeles Times Book Review

Genre
mysterymysteryMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of thisnoirnoirMore like thisLess of thisdetectivedetectiveMore like thisLess of thisprivate investigatorprivate investigatorMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1930s1930sMore like thisLess of thisCaliforniaCaliforniaMore like thisLess of thisLos AngelesLos AngelesMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 1199 pages
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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