EN
Detective

The Big Sleep

eng. The Big Sleep · 1939
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Interesting Facts

  • The book is the first novel featuring private detective Philip Marlowe, who became an iconic character in the noir genre.
  • The story is set in Los Angeles, depicted as a city full of corruption and moral decay.
  • The novel is known for its complex and intricate plotline, which includes several intersecting investigations and numerous characters.
  • The book has been adapted into several films, the most famous being the 1946 adaptation starring Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe.
  • The novel is considered one of the best examples of the detective noir genre and has significantly influenced subsequent literature and cinema.
The Big Sleep
Date of publication: 29 July 2024
Updated: 12 December 2024
———Original titleeng. The Big Sleep · 1939
Genre: Detective
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