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The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
ISBN: 158547164X
ISBN-13: 9781585471645
Format: Reinforced Hardcover
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Summary
Chandler's most famous protagonist, private detective Philip Marlowe, appears in this first novel, "The Big Sleep". Drawn from Arthurian legend, Marlowe is a modern knight, dedicated to causes greater than himself and to restoring order in the world. Marlowe's first priority is always his client. He is also wary of the authorities, although Chandler takes a more benevolent view of the police than do others in the noir genre. In this novel, Marlowe must discover what has happened to Rusty Regan, the beloved son-in-law of Marlowe's client General Sternwood. This book was originally published in 1939. In "Farewell, My Lovely", the second Philip Marlowe novel, the detective is more fleshed-out and well-drawn. Chandler expanded Marlowe's trademark irreverence and wise-guy remarks. Taking on the case of Moose Malloy, wrongly imprisoned for robbery, Marlowe must find Malloy's love Velma, who disappeared when Malloy was imprisoned eight years before. Also Marlowe must come to terms with his feelings for Anne Riordan, who is assisting him with the case.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Center Point Pub
Published date: 2002
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Pages: 240
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The Big Sleep [Large Print] by Chandler, Raymond
Raymond Chandler
Center Point Large Print, 2002-03. Library Binding. Very Good. Hardback w/ DJ. Library copy with the standard markings throughout. LARGE PRINT for easy reading. Enjoyable reading copy for your personal pleasure. Dust jacket has barely noticeable shelf wear. Comes with mylar clear protective cover with standard library censor cut off from back of DJ, and clear mylar cover. Book's interior in like-new shape! You are buying a Book in VERY GOOD condition with slight shelf wear to include slight edge and corner wear. Buy it Now!!! As always, thank you for buying this book from International Book Source, YOUR ONE source FOR ALL your BOOK related NEEDS. Please remember to CHOOSE carefully how QUICKLY you would like to RECEIVE this material FAST, or standard (on next page). Thanks again!!!! ( more information) Offered by International Book Source (United States)
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