The Metaphysics of Detective Marlowe: Style, Vision, Hard-Boiled Repartee, Thugs, and Death-Dealing Damsels in Raymond Chandler's Novels

by Mircea Mihăieș and Mircea Mihaies University of the West R

Raymond Chandler's role in the reshaping of hard-boiled literature can hardly be exaggerated. He shattered the dogmas of a genre content to be popular, and paved the way for a noble, complex and aristocratic destiny. He implemented his revolutionary vision by radical changes in style, manner, and character construction. Like his hero, Philip Marlowe, he was fascinated with the metaphysical features of existence: honor, pride, loneliness, disenchantemnet,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0739186574
• ISBN13: 9780739186572
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"