Dashiell Hammett

Detective novelist and screenwriter

Dashiell Hammett - Artists & Creatives born May 27th, 1894
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A prominent detective novelist and screenwriter, contributed significantly to the genre of detective fiction. Wrote classic novels such as 'The Maltese Falcon' and 'The Glass Key'. Worked as a screenwriter during the 1930s for major Hollywood studios, adapting some of his own works into screenplays. His writing style is characterized by sharp dialogue and a focus on realism.

Wrote 'The Maltese Falcon'

Authored 'The Glass Key'

Pioneered the hard-boiled detective fiction genre

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