{"id":27177,"date":"2023-07-07T01:55:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T01:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/?p=27168"},"modified":"2023-07-07T07:11:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T07:11:01","slug":"the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/","title":{"rendered":"The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939). Summary of the book."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/#The_Big_Sleep_by_Raymond_Chandler_1939_Summary_of_the_Book\" >The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939): Summary of the Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Plot_Summary\" >Plot Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Main_Teachings\" >Main Teachings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/#Interesting_Facts\" >Interesting Facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Big_Sleep_by_Raymond_Chandler_1939_Summary_of_the_Book\"><\/span>The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939): Summary of the Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The Big Sleep<\/strong> is a 1939 novel by Raymond Chandler, considered by many to be one of the greatest works in the history of crime fiction. The novel follows Philip Marlowe, a private detective from Los Angeles, as he is hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmailer. Through a series of twists and turns, Marlowe finds himself embroiled in a convoluted and dangerous criminal underworld. The novel is arguably one of the most influential works of crime fiction and has been adapted for both the stage and screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plot_Summary\"><\/span>Plot Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Big Sleep follows Philip Marlowe, a private detective hired by General Sternwood, a wealthy elderly man, to investigate a blackmailer, Arthur Geiger. Marlowe discovers that Geiger is dead and that his business partner, Joe Brody, is trying to extort money from the Sternwood family. Marlowe also encounters Carmen Sternwood, the General&#8217;s troubled daughter, who is also being blackmailed.<\/p>\n<p>Marlowe then begins to uncover a complex web of corruption and deceit which is connected to the Sternwood family. He discovers that the Sternwoods are involved with a number of shady characters, including a gambler named Eddie Mars, a gunman named Canino, and a gangster named Harry Jones. Marlowe continues to investigate the case, and eventually discovers that the Sternwoods are actually protecting a mysterious individual known as the Big Sleep.<\/p>\n<p>The novel culminates in a tense confrontation between Marlowe and Canino, in which Marlowe nearly loses his life. In the end, Marlowe is able to defeat Canino and solve the mystery of the Big Sleep. He also discovers the truth about the Sternwood family and the blackmailers, and is able to bring justice to the wronged parties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Teachings\"><\/span>Main Teachings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Big Sleep is a classic example of the hard-boiled detective novel. As such, the novel contains a number of elements that are characteristic of the genre. Marlowe is a quintessential tough-talking, no-nonsense detective, who is willing to risk his life in order to solve the case. He also demonstrates an unwavering moral code and a commitment to justice. The novel also contains a number of themes which are common to Chandler&#8217;s work, including the contrast between good and evil, the futility of the human condition, and the power of justice.<\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep is also a classic example of the closed room mystery, in which the detective must unravel a complicated mystery by piecing together clues and evidence. The novel is an example of a locked-room mystery, in which Marlowe must solve the mystery without leaving the room in which he is investigating. The novel also contains a number of memorable characters, including Marlowe, the Sternwoods, and the various criminals and crooks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interesting_Facts\"><\/span>Interesting Facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The novel was adapted into a 1946 film starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall and John Ridgely.<\/strong> The film was a box office success and is considered one of the greatest film noirs of all time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chandler was initially reluctant to write the novel.<\/strong> He had previously written short stories featuring Marlowe, but was hesitant to commit to writing a full-length novel. He eventually agreed to write the novel, and it became one of his most successful works.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The novel is set in an unspecified year.<\/strong> This was a common feature of Chandler&#8217;s works, as he did not want to be constrained by the realities of the time in which the novel was set.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The novel is considered to be one of the greatest works in the crime fiction genre.<\/strong> It has been praised by countless critics and has had a significant influence on the genre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q: What is The Big Sleep about?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep is a 1939 novel by Raymond Chandler about a private detective, Philip Marlowe, who is hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmailer. Through a series of twists and turns, Marlowe finds himself embroiled in a convoluted and dangerous criminal underworld.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Who wrote The Big Sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep was written by Raymond Chandler, one of the most influential writers in the history of the crime fiction genre.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: When was The Big Sleep published?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep was first published in 1939 by Alfred A. Knopf.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is The Big Sleep a movie?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep was adapted into a 1946 film starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and John Ridgely. The film was a box office success and is considered one of the greatest film noirs of all time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What themes are explored in The Big Sleep?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big Sleep explores a number of themes, including the contrast between good and evil, the futility of the human condition, and the power of justice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939): Summary of the Book The Big Sleep is a 1939 novel by Raymond Chandler, considered by many to be one of the greatest works in the history of crime fiction. The novel follows Philip Marlowe, a private detective from Los Angeles, as he is hired by a wealthy &#8230; <a title=\"The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939). Summary of the book.\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/book-summaries\/the-big-sleep-by-raymond-chandler-1939-summary-of-the-book-english\/\" aria-label=\"More on The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler (1939). 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