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10360 The Big Sleep: Versions and Visions of a Classic

18072 The Big Sleep: Versions and Visions of a Classic Raymond Chandler’s novel The Big Sleep is likely the most renowned American detective thriller of the 20th century. We’ll look at its evolution and adaptations, starting with the four pulp magazine stories that Chandler eventually developed into the novel. Next we’ll consider the Hollywood film version, by director Howard Hawks (working with William Faulkner and Leigh Brackett), in its differing 1944 and 1946 releases starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. We’ll consider how this classic work evolved, how it reached its varied audiences, how it depicts social relations and archetypes, and how Los Angeles figures as its noir fictional setting. Class members can read any edition of the novel; other materials will be provided. Limit: 25 Larry Crawford, OLLI member and film buff Tuesdays, June 18–July 9, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, 4901 Chowen Ave. S., Minneapolis

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