“You were dead, you were sleeping the big sleep, you were not bothered by things like that, oil and water were the same as wind and air to you. You just slept the big sleep, not caring about the nastiness of how you died or where you fell. Me, I was part of the nastiness now. Far more a part of it than Rusty Regan was.”
Quote by Raymond Chandler
Work
The Big Sleep: A Novel
This novel is a seminal work in the crime fiction genre, introducing the iconic character Philip Marlowe. Set in the 1940s, it delves into the seedy underbelly of Los Angeles, intertwining themes of corruption, greed, and moral ambiguity. more
Author
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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