“Your rat tail is all the fashion now. I prefer a bushy plume, carried straight up. You are Siamese and your ancestors lived in trees. Mine lived in palaces. It has been suggested to me that I am a bit of a snob. How true! I prefer to be.”
Quote by Raymond Chandler
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Selected Letters of Raymond Chandler
The letters span various periods of Chandler's career, revealing his thoughts on writing, his relationships with other authors, and his experiences in the literary world. 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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