Meaning of Hammett in English

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  1. Noun

    Hammett

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    1. United States writer of hard-boiled detective fiction (1894-1961)

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  • « Hardboiled crime fiction came of age in 'Black Mask' magazine during the Twenties and Thirties. Writers like Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler learnt their craft and developed a distinct literary style and attitude toward the modern world. »
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