Study Guide to The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (Bright Notes)

A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation essay and test prep for Dashiell Hammetts The Maltese Falcon who is considered one of the best detective-story writers in America. As an author of action-detective novels Hammett wrote legendary characters which were eventually turned into movie radio and TV drama figures. Moreover his work explored complex themes such as logic prevailing over crime and the place of order in human life. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Hammetts classic work helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature exploring characters critical commentary historical background plots and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.