The Life Of Dashiell Hammett
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Diane Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus; The Hogarth Press, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This biography The Life Of Dashiell Hammett chronicles the tumultuous existence of the influential American crime novelist. Diane Johnson uncovers the complexities of his literary genius alongside his personal struggles and political convictions. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of the man who redefined the detective genre with his hard-boiled prose and iconic characters. Johnson details Hammett's formative experiences, his rise to fame, and his later years, offering profound insights into the intersection of his art and his life.
Author: Diane Johnson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto & Windus; The Hogarth Press, 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This biography The Life Of Dashiell Hammett chronicles the tumultuous existence of the influential American crime novelist. Diane Johnson uncovers the complexities of his literary genius alongside his personal struggles and political convictions. The narrative presents a vivid portrait of the man who redefined the detective genre with his hard-boiled prose and iconic characters. Johnson details Hammett's formative experiences, his rise to fame, and his later years, offering profound insights into the intersection of his art and his life.