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The American roman noir
The American roman noir: Hammett, Cain, and Chandler
William Marling
Publisher: Athens, Ga. : University of Georgia Press, c1995.
ISBN: 082031658X   DDC: 813.08720905   LCC: PS374   Edition: (alk. paper)

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-298) and index.

1. The Prodigal's Tale -- 2. Metonymic Sources. Technology. The
Economy. Design -- 3. Dashiell Hammett, Copywriter. Red Harvest. The
Maltese Falcon --4. James M. Cain, Journalist. The Postman Always
Rings Twice. Double Indemnity. Technique and Technology. 5. Raymond
Chandler, Oil Executive. The Big Sleep. Farewell, My Lovely -- 6.
From Roman Noir to Film Noir.

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Dewey Class: 813.08720905 -- Fiction
LCC Number: PS374

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: xv, 306 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Edition Info: (alk. paper)

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