The Man Who Killed Himself
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Author | Julian Symons |
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Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Genre | Crime |
Publisher | Collins Crime Club (UK) Harper & Row (US) |
Publication date | 1967 |
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The Man Who Killed Himself is a 1967 comedy crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons.[1]
Synopsis[]
Sick of his life with his wealthy but domineering wife, Arthur Brownjohn creates a flamboyent alter ego for himself and enjoys life with his second identity. Pushed too far one day he decides to murder his wife in the disguise of his other personae.
Film adaptation[]
In 1969 it was adapted into the film Arthur? Arthur! directed by Samuel Gallu and starring Shelley Winters, Donald Pleasence and Terry-Thomas.
References[]
- ^ Reymond & Keating p.133
Bibliography[]
- Hilfer, Tony. The Crime Novel: A Deviant Genre. University of Texas Press, 2014.
- Reymond, Henry & Keating, Fitzwalter. Crime & Mystery: The 100 Best Books. Xanadu, 1987.
- Walsdorf, John J. & Allen, Bonnie J. Julian Symons: A Bibliography. Oak Knoll Press, 1996.
Categories:
- 1967 British novels
- Novels by Julian Symons
- British thriller novels
- British crime novels
- Novels set in London
- British novels adapted into films
- Collins Crime Club books
- 1960s novel stubs