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“When I split an infinitive, God damn it, I split it so it stays split.”

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Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler was an American novelist renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights into the criminal world. Chandler's most famous works include 'The Big Sleep' and 'Farewell, My Lovely'. more

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Book:Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler

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