Raymond Chandler

Raymond Chandler

writer United States

Raymond Chandler was an influential American novelist and screenwriter, best known for his hard-boiled detective fiction featuring the iconic character Philip Marlowe. His works, such as 'The Big Sleep' and 'Farewell, My Lovely,' are celebrated for their intricate plots, vivid characters, and atmospheric prose. Chandler's writing style and thematic focus on moral ambiguity and the darker aspects of human nature have had a lasting impact on the crime genre, earning him a prominent place in the pantheon of American literature.

Born on Jul 23, 1888 (137 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
101,553
Power
3,705$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Denmark 2 7.50 0.13% +0% 5,792,202 7,749 $350,000 468$
France 1 6.00 0.08% +0% 65,273,511 54,034 $2,700,000 2,235$
Spain 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 46,754,778 28,579 $1,400,000 856$
Romania 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 19,237,691 11,191 $250,000 145$
Totals 5 137,058,182 101,553 $4,700,000 3,704$
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Denmark Denmark: Raymond Chandler is noted for his contributions to the crime literature linked to the Black Mask school. 7

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