dashiell hammett
Definition
- Proper noun:
- United States writer of hard-boiled detective fiction (1894-1961): Dashiell Hammett was an American author, widely recognized as a founder of the "hard-boiled" school of detective fiction. His work is characterized by its gritty realism, terse prose, and morally complex characters.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Dashiell Hammett created the iconic detective Sam Spade.
- Many film noir classics are based on novels by Dashiell Hammett.
- The library has a complete collection of Dashiell Hammett's works.
Advanced Usage
- "Hammett-esque" (adj): describing a style, atmosphere, or character reminiscent of Dashiell Hammett's writing.
- The novel's cynical private eye and dark urban setting are very Hammett-esque.
Variants and Related Words
- Hard-boiled (adj): a style of crime writing known for its unsentimental, realistic, and often violent portrayal of crime and detectives, pioneered by authors like Dashiell Hammett.
- Noir (n): a genre of crime fiction or film marked by cynicism, fatalism, and moral ambiguity, heavily influenced by Hammett's work.
Synonyms
- Author: writer, novelist.
- Crime writer: detective novelist.
Related Phrases
- "The Maltese Falcon": The title of Dashiell Hammett's most famous novel, often used to refer to the work itself or its iconic status.
- He is writing a thesis on "The Maltese Falcon".
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Noun
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United States writer of hard-boiled detective fiction (1894-1961)
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