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The Novels of Dashiell Hammett

The Novels of Dashiell Hammett

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Condition Notes: Cover contains minor shelf wear. Pages are clean and in good shape. Binding tight and firm.

Publication year: 1965
Binding: Hardcover
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The Novels of Dashiell Hammett is a seminal collection that compiles the five major novels of the pioneering American crime writer. Published in 1965, this edition brought together Red Harvest (1929), The Dain Curse (1929), The Maltese Falcon (1930), The Glass Key (1931), and The Thin Man (1934), showcasing Hammett's evolution from hardboiled detective fiction to more nuanced narratives.

Each novel presents a unique exploration of crime, corruption, and moral ambiguity:

  • Red Harvest: The Continental Op is dispatched to a corrupt mining town, where he employs ruthless tactics to eliminate criminal factions.

  • The Dain Curse: The Op investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a wealthy family's dark secrets.

  • The Maltese Falcon: Private detective Sam Spade becomes entangled in a quest for a priceless artifact, navigating a web of deceit and betrayal.

  • The Glass Key: Gambler Ned Beaumont delves into political intrigue and murder, testing his loyalty and survival instincts.

  • The Thin Man: Retired detective Nick Charles and his wife, Nora, are drawn into a complex case involving a missing inventor and a series of murders.

This collection not only solidified Hammett's reputation as a master of crime fiction but also influenced the development of the genre, paving the way for future writers and adaptations in film and television.

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