AML-3311 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Raymond Chandler, Ernest Hemingway, Mystery Fiction
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Author who is conventionally known for books with murder, suspense, terror: edgar allen poe. Both of these men are intelligent, very good at deduction. Dupin basically finds stories that the police can"t solve, shows them up showing off his intelligence. Separate from criminal element, either by wealth or status. 20th century, another character type appears, 19th century character still remains. Raymond chandler, the simple art of murder (1950) Chandler wants his detective books to be at the top, using aesthetic value. There is a divide between good and bad, and he wants his divide to be included with the great literary works. Hammett had a detective character who was not morally pure. Shows in the early works of ernest hemingway. Chandler uses words like cute that use something very different. Murders in hammett"s stories take place for realistic reasons. Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid .
