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The Life and Works of Robert Ludlum

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The Life and Works of Robert Ludlum The Life and Works of Robert Ludlum

作者:Thornfield 
出版社:Global East-West (London)
出版日期:2025-04-01
語言:英文   規格:平裝 / 214頁 / 20.32 x 12.7 x 1.14 cm / 普通級/ 初版
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Robert Ludlum stands as one of the most influential thriller writers of the modern era, a literary titan whose gripping narratives of international espionage and conspiracy have not only captivated readers for generations but also left an indelible mark on popular culture. This book explores the remarkable life and extraordinary literary legacy of a man who transformed the spy thriller genre and whose influence continues to resonate throughout popular culture.

Born in 1927, Ludlum’s journey to literary acclaim followed a circuitous path through military service and a successful career in theatre. This theatrical background significantly influenced his cinematic writing style, a style that would later become his trademark. This book examines how his military experience during World War II shaped his worldview and the themes that would dominate his fiction, and how his theatrical background informed his unique narrative style.

At the heart of Ludlum’s appeal was his uncanny ability to craft labyrinthine plots centred on ordinary individuals thrust into extraordinary circumstances. His protagonists-from Jason Bourne to David Webb-were often damaged, vulnerable figures fighting against shadowy organisations with seemingly limitless power.

This work analyses how Ludlum pioneered the modern conspiracy thriller, tapping into Cold War anxieties and post-Watergate paranoia to create stories that resonated with readers’ deepest fears about government corruption and hidden power structures. The book delves into Ludlum’s meticulous research process, his disciplined writing habits, and the evolution of his craft across three decades, showcasing the depth of his dedication and growth. It explores how his most famous creation, Jason Bourne, revolutionised the spy thriller with its amnesiac protagonist and kinetic storytelling-a character so compelling that the franchise continues to thrive decades after Ludlum’s death in 2001.

Beyond examining Ludlum’s published works, this volume also investigates the phenomenon of posthumous "Robert Ludlum" novels-books written by ghostwriters that have extended his brand for years after his passing-and contemplates the ethics and impact of this publishing strategy. This work presents the most complete portrait of a man whose imagination created worlds of intrigue that continue to influence thriller writers and filmmakers today. It celebrates Ludlum not just as a bestselling author but as an innovator who forever changed the landscape of popular fiction and whose storytelling blueprint-combining breakneck pacing, international settings, and labyrinthine conspiracies-remains the gold standard for the modern thriller.

 

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  • ISBN:9781787953123
  • 規格:平裝 / 214頁 / 20.32 x 12.7 x 1.14 cm / 普通級 / 初版
  • 出版地:美國
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