The Postman Always Rings Twice (novel)

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The Postman Always Rings Twice is a 1934 crime novel by American writer James M. Cain. The novel became successful and notorious upon publication. It is considered one of the most outstanding crime novels of the 20th century. The novel's mix of frank sexuality and violence was startling in its time and caused it to be banned in Boston. It is included in the Modern Library's list of the 100 best novels, and it was published as an Armed Services Edition during World War II. The novel has been adapted for the screen seven times; the first American film version, released in 1946, is regarded as an important film noir. The story owes a clear debt to Émile Zola's 1868 novel Thérèse Raquin, which has a similar plot.

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