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Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler (1888–1959) was an American screenwriter, novelist and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Raymond Thornton Chandler.

Born at Chicago in 1888, died at La Jolla in 1959.

In detail

Raymond Chandler studied at Dulwich College. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is crime novel. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are detective fiction. Dashiell Hammett is recorded as an influence.

Works named in the authority record are The Big Sleep, Farewell, My Lovely, The High Window, The Lady in the Lake, The Little Sister and The Long Goodbye.

Distinctions recorded are Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Novel.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Raymond Chandler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q180377: Raymond Chandler

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