Hammett's Moral Vision The Most Influential Investigation of Dashiell Hammett's Novels Red Harvest, the Dain Curse, the Maltese Falcon, the Glass Key, and the Thin Man |
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| Introduction by:
| Nolan, William F. |
| Preface by:
| Emery, Vince |
| Author:
| Thompson, George J. "Rhino" |
| Series title: | The Ace Performer Collection Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9725898-3-3 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2006 |
| Publisher: | Vince Emery Productions
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.95 |
Book Description:
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Previously only available serialized over seven issues of The Armchair Detective magazine, this examination is the single most influential book-length analysis of Dashiell Hammett's novels. Spanning all sections of his career, the book discusses five novels: The Dain Curse, The Glass Key, The Maltese Falcon, Red Harvest , and The Thin Man . Detailed analysis shows how the author and his work changed over time. Each novel is discussed in its own chapter with comparative criticism, and...
More DescriptionPreviously only available serialized over seven issues of The Armchair Detective magazine, this examination is the single most influential book-length analysis of Dashiell Hammett's novels. Spanning all sections of his career, the book discusses five novels: The Dain Curse, The Glass Key, The Maltese Falcon, Red Harvest , and The Thin Man . Detailed analysis shows how the author and his work changed over time. Each novel is discussed in its own chapter with comparative criticism, and there is a list of resources for further reading and research. Additionally, this compiled text includes a new chapter in which the author discusses the impact Hammett has had on his own life.