Dashiell Hammett
By: Dennis Dooley.
Series: Recognitions
Publisher: F. Ungar Pub. Co.
Published: 1984
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 174
Subjects: Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961 -- Criticism and interpretation.; Hammett, Dashiell, 1894-1961 -- Characters -- Sam Spade.; Detective and mystery stories, American -- History and criticism.; Spade, Sam (Fictitious character)
Description: Fully half of the book is devoted to Hammett's short stories, stressing the philosophy of life that later made Sam Spade such an unforgettable character.
Notes: Bibliography: p. 165-169.
Includes index.