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Year of publication: 2023
Number of pages: 256
ISBN: 9780241640425
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Cover: Paperback
Format: 130 x 16 x 200 mm
Inspired by serial killer Harry Powers, "The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell," who was hung in 1932 for his murders of two widows and three children. This best-selling novel, first published in 1953 to wide acclaim by author Grubb, (who like Powers lived in Clarksburg, West Virginia), served as the basis for Charles Laughton's noir classic . Renamed "Harry Powell," the lead character in this book, with LOVE and HATE tattooed on his fingers, is remembered as one of the creepiest men in book and cinema history.
Davis Grubb (1919–1980) was an American author best known for his Southern Gothic novels, particularly The Night of the Hunter (1953). Set during the Great Depression, this novel explores themes of good and evil, and its chilling antagonist, the preacher Harry Powell, left a lasting impression on American literature and film. Grubb's works are often marked by their vivid descriptions of small-town life, complex characters, and exploration of moral dilemmas. Although primarily known for The Night of the Hunter, he also wrote several other novels and short stories that highlighted his talent for suspenseful, atmospheric storytelling.
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