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    The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
    The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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    The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Book Analysis): Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

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    Unlock the more straightforward side of The Maltese Falcon with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

    This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, a riveting detective novel that takes the reader on a fast-paced tour of the criminal underbelly of 1930s San Francisco. It all begins when private detective Sam Spade’s partner is murdered, and his attempts to solve the case and clear his own name lead him into a tangled web of criminal liaisons, all of whom have one thing in common: they are all searching for a mythical artefact known as the Maltese Falcon, and Spade may be the only one with the skills to track it down… The Maltese Falcon is considered a pioneering example of ‘hard-boiled’ detective fiction, and also had a significant influence on the emerging cinematic genre of film noir through the 1941 film adaptation starring Humphrey Bogart.

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    This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

    • A complete plot summary
    • Character studies
    • Key themes and symbols
    • Questions for further reflection

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    Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrightSummaries.com
    Release dateApr 4, 2019
    ISBN9782808018449
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