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Chester Himes
AuthorBooks · Second hand1909-1984
Chester Bomar Himes was an American writer. His works, some of which have been filmed, include If He Hollers Let Him Go, published in 1945, and the Harlem Detective series of novels for which he is best known, set in the 1950s and early 1960s and featuring two black policemen called Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson. In 1958, Himes won France's Grand Prix de Littérature Policière.
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Birth
1909
Death
1984
First book
1945
Years writing
81
Chester Himes was a prolific American author who excelled in both crime fiction and autobiography.
His iconic detective series, set in Harlem, is a fundamental benchmark of mystery literature.
Throughout his career, Himes wrote over 170 works, masterfully exploring the African American experience.
The author lived in several countries, including France and Spain, which enriched his global literary perspective.
His debut work, If He Hollers Let Him Go, marked the beginning of a literary career defined by social critique.