Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: The Hard-Boiled Detective Transformed
Awards:   Short-listed for Edgar Allan Poe Awards (Critical/Biographical) 2013
Author:   John Paul Athanasourelis
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9780786442157


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   24 October 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Our Price $60.50 Quantity:  
Add to Cart

Share |

Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe: The Hard-Boiled Detective Transformed


Add your own review!

Awards

  • Short-listed for Edgar Allan Poe Awards (Critical/Biographical) 2013

Overview

Full Product Details

Author:   John Paul Athanasourelis
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.286kg
ISBN:  

9780786442157


ISBN 10:   0786442158
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   24 October 2011
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction One. Rugged Individualism in Carroll John Daly and Mickey Spillane Two. Dashiell Hammett: Individualism in Transition Three. Marlowe as Negotiator Four. Marlowe and the Police Five. Marlowe and the Criminals Six. Ross Macdonald Seven. Cinematic Considerations Conclusion Chapter Notes Works Cited Index

Reviews

The author argues persuasively that Marlowe, far from being a standard super-confident loner private eye, is connected to a larger society and is given to introspection and self-doubt in contrast to the rugged individualist vigilantes of Daly, Hammett and Spillane --<i>Mystery Scene</i>.


Author Information

John Paul Athanasourelis is an associate professor of English at Bronx Community College/CUNY and received his Ph.D. in American Literature from Purdue University. He is presently writing a detective novel.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions
Latest Reading Guide

JRG25

 

Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty
 Shopping cart
Mailing List

 

Sign up now