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5 months ago
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An unpublished poem by 'The Big Sleep' author Raymond Chandler is going to print

Strand Magazine is publishing a previously unpublished poem by Raymond Chandler, known for his hard-boiled detective stories.
The poem, titled 'Requiem,' was written by Chandler after the death of his wife and expresses his grief and longing for her. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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A moment after death when the face is beautiful': rare Raymond Chandler poem discovered by US editor

A newly discovered poem by Raymond Chandler sheds light on the only known attempt by the crime novelist to write poetry as an adult.
The poem, titled Requiem, was discovered by the managing editor of the Strand magazine and dates back to 1955, shortly after Chandler's wife's death. [ more ]
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