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Detective

The Big Sleep

Raymond Chandler
eng. The Big Sleep · 1939
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Main Ideas

Main Ideas

  • Corruption and moral decay in the upper echelons of society.
  • The cynicism and pessimism of private detective Philip Marlowe.
  • Complex and convoluted criminal intrigues.
  • The theme of loneliness and alienation of the main character.
  • The contrast between the outward glamour and inner decay of Los Angeles.
  • Motifs of betrayal and trust.
The Big Sleep
Date of publication: 29 July 2024
Updated: 12 December 2024
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Author: 
Raymond Chandler
Original title: eng. The Big Sleep · 1939
Genre: Detective
Content: 
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