Inside the Mind and Work of Dashiell Hammett

Presented by: Julie Revett | Peter Rozovsky | Richard Laymon

Categories: Dashiell Hammett | Influence | Lifestory

Explore the life, creative process, and lasting influence of Dashiell Hammett. In this session, authors and scholars examine his work, his impact on the crime genre, and the storytelling techniques that continue to shape crime fiction today.

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