by David Goodis · Edicions 62 · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788429731811
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«El lladre» is the crime novel by David Goodis, published by Edicions 62 in paperback (144 pages, in Catalan).
A suspense tale within the 'crook stories' subgenre, stories of criminals, moving toward an anthological ending dominated by David Goodis's romantic lyricism. The work was adapted to film twice: 'The Burglar' (1957) and 'Le casse' (1971).
First Catalan edition, translated by Vimala Devi, in the 'Seleccions de la Cua de Palla' collection. The English original, 'The Burglar', dates from 1953.
Aimed at readers of crime and detective fiction, as well as followers of American pulp fiction and David Goodis.
David Loeb Goodis was an American writer of crime fiction noted for his output of short stories and novels in the noir fiction genre. Born in Philadelphia, Goodis alternately resided there and in New York City and Hollywood during his professional years. According to critic Dennis Drabelle, "Despite his [university] education, a combination of ethnicity (Jewish) and temperament allowed him to empathize with outsiders: the working poor, the unjustly accused, fugitives, criminals."
