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The Big Sleep (1939) is a hardboiled crime novel by American-British writer Raymond Chandler, the first to feature the detective Philip Marlowe. It has been adapted for film twice, in 1946 and again in 1978. The story is set in Los Angeles.
Raymond Chandler first published The Big Sleep in 1939, introducing us to the world of Philip Marlowe. A modern, noir like detective story, The Big Sleep changed the genre from passive interactions to action packed thrills between the private eye and criminals.
Jul 12, 1988 · One of The Atlantic’s Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years. A dying millionaire hires private eye Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, and Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion.
The Big Sleep is a hard-boiled detective novel by Raymond Chandler, first published in 1939. It introduces private detective Philip Marlowe, who is hired to untangle a web of deception involving the wealthy Sternwood family.
May 20, 2024 · The Big Sleep, classic hardboiled crime novel by Raymond Chandler, published in 1939. It was the first of seven novels to feature the famed detective Philip Marlowe. The story was filmed twice, in 1946 and 1978.
A short summary of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Big Sleep.
Jun 11, 2002 · Rich in atmosphere and character, The Big Sleep is an unforgettable introduction to Chandler's work. Marlowe is something like a shopworn knight -- world-weary, sarcastic and cynical, but clinging to a deeply rooted sense of honor and set of principles, he is a uniquely American literary hero.
- Raymond Chandler, Richard Amsel Movie Tie-In Cover
