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W. R. Burnett. William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
Writer: The Great Escape. One of the most influential writers in screen history, W. R. Burnett has contributed countless classic moments in cinema. Born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1899. By the time he left in 1927, he'd written over a hundred short stories and five novels, all unpublished.
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W.R. Burnett has 81 books on Goodreads with 10570 ratings. W.R. Burnett’s most popular book is The Asphalt Jungle.
W. R. Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter, known for his works in the crime fiction genre. He authored notable novels such as 'Little Caesar' and 'The Asphalt Jungle,' which were later adapted into successful films.
William Riley "W. R." Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies. Burnett was born in Springfield, Ohio.
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Burnett grew up in Springfield, Ohio, in the early 20th century, where he became a civil service statistician. He was keen on realist fiction by writers like Honore de Balzac, author of the ‘Comedie Humaine’ series; Stendhal, Zola and Joseph Conrad and tried to write in that style.
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Dec 10, 2018 · Ages: 5+ years, from publishers. The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition): Children's Classics, Historical Novels & Short Stories: The Secret Garden, A Little ... Queen Crosspatch's Stories, The Good Wolf….