Search results
In 1939, at the behest of the publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Sr., Chandler wrote his first novel, The Big Sleep, for which he used parts of his short stories "Killer in the Rain" (1935) and "The Curtain" (1936). [8] [9] He went on to write seven novels, all of which featured the character Philip Marlowe. [3]
Some of Chandler's novels are considered to be important literary works, and three are often considered to be masterpieces: Farewell, My Lovely (1940), The Little Sister (1949), and The Long Goodbye (1953).
Chandler wrote seven complete novels during his lifetime, with his first novel, The Big Sleep, debuting in 1939. Three of his novels are considered major literary works outside of the crime fiction genre: Farewell, My Lovely, The Little Sister, and The Long Goodbye.
17 books based on 9 votes: Farewell, My Lovely by Raymond Chandler, The High Window by Raymond Chandler, The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler, The Big Sl...
Below is a list of all of Raymond Chandler’s novels in order of when they were originally published (and in chronological order): Publication Order of Philip Marlowe Books. Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas. Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Publication Order of Screenplays Books. Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books.
He published his first novel The Big Sleep at the age of 50 and after studying various writing forms for over a decade. Therefore, the outcome of his literary life in the mystery genre is a collection of only 7 novels, 24 short stories and few screenplays.
Aug 12, 1988 · Books. ›. Mystery, Thriller & Suspense. ›. Mystery. $3.99. Available instantly. $0.00. $85.69. $11.19. Other Used and New from $2.22. Buy new: $11.19. List Price: $17.00 Details. Save: $5.81 (34%) Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns. FREE delivery Thursday, May 2 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35.
Related searches
