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Discover the intriguing literary world of Patricia Highsmith with this **brand new** edition of her classic novel, *The Talented Mr Ripley*. This **B-format paperback** from **Little Brown** captivates readers with its iconic exploration of morality, identity, and the psyche of its anti-hero, Tom Ripley. With 304 pages, this gripping tale of deception and suspense has enthralled fans since its original publication in 1955 and continues to be a must-read for both **crime fiction enthusiasts** and those who appreciate intricate character studies.
Highsmith, who crafted a unique universe filled with tension and psychological depth, has been praised by literary figures such as Graham Greene, who referred to her as 'the poet of apprehension'. This edition is perfect for readers looking for an intense narrative that immerses them in a world that is both precarious and fascinating. Explore themes of obsession and moral ambiguity while enjoying the seamless readability of Highsmith's prose.
Whether you are revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, *The Talented Mr Ripley* promises to engage your mind and stir your emotions. Please note: free shipping is available for this item, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready to dive deep into the sinister charm of Highsmith's writing today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349006260
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 304
Description:
Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to New York when she was six. In her senior year she edited the college magazine, having decided at the age of sixteen to become a writer. Her first novel, Strangers on a Train, was made into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951. The Talented Mr Ripley, published in 1955, introduced the fascinating anti-hero Tom Ripley, and was made into an Oscar-winning film in 1999 by Anthony Minghella. Graham Greene called Patricia Highsmith 'the poet of apprehension', saying that she 'created a world of her own - a world claustrophobic and irrational which we enter each time with a sense of personal danger' and The Times named her no.1 in their list of the greatest ever crime writers. Patricia Highsmith died in Locarno, Switzerland, in February 1995. Her last novel, Small g: A Summer Idyll, was published posthumously, the same year.
Highsmith, who crafted a unique universe filled with tension and psychological depth, has been praised by literary figures such as Graham Greene, who referred to her as 'the poet of apprehension'. This edition is perfect for readers looking for an intense narrative that immerses them in a world that is both precarious and fascinating. Explore themes of obsession and moral ambiguity while enjoying the seamless readability of Highsmith's prose.
Whether you are revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, *The Talented Mr Ripley* promises to engage your mind and stir your emotions. Please note: free shipping is available for this item, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Get ready to dive deep into the sinister charm of Highsmith's writing today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780349006260
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Little Brown
Pages: 304
Description:
Patricia Highsmith (1921-1995) was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and moved to New York when she was six. In her senior year she edited the college magazine, having decided at the age of sixteen to become a writer. Her first novel, Strangers on a Train, was made into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock in 1951. The Talented Mr Ripley, published in 1955, introduced the fascinating anti-hero Tom Ripley, and was made into an Oscar-winning film in 1999 by Anthony Minghella. Graham Greene called Patricia Highsmith 'the poet of apprehension', saying that she 'created a world of her own - a world claustrophobic and irrational which we enter each time with a sense of personal danger' and The Times named her no.1 in their list of the greatest ever crime writers. Patricia Highsmith died in Locarno, Switzerland, in February 1995. Her last novel, Small g: A Summer Idyll, was published posthumously, the same year.