“The dilemma of the critic has always been that if he knows enough to speak with authority, he knows too much to speak with detachment.”
Quote by Raymond Chandler
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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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