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Best books to learn Raymond Chandler, in order
A strong path moves through Raymond Chandler's work in a carefully sequenced arc: you begin with his most accessible and celebrated novel to get a feel for Philip Marlowe and Chandler's voice, progress through the remaining novels in the order that best builds thematic and stylistic understanding, and finish with his essential essays and letters that reveal the craft and philosophy behind everything you've read.
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- How should I approach learning raymond chandler?
- A strong path moves through Raymond Chandler's work in a carefully sequenced arc: you begin with his most accessible and celebrated novel to get a feel for Philip Marlowe and Chandler's voice, progress through the remaining novels in the order that best builds thematic and stylistic understanding, and finish with his essential essays and letters that reveal the craft and philosophy behind everything you've read.
- What's a good book to start raymond chandler with?
- A strong starting point is Selected letters of Raymond Chandler by Raymond Chandler. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after raymond chandler?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Raymond Carver, Toni Morrison.