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Elmore Leonard - Biography

Leonard: The Life and Legacy of the Great Master of Crime Fiction

Elmore is a name associated with criminal literature and is considered one of the great masters of this genre. His works, full of peerless dialogue, inimitable style and characters, made him a legend in the world of literature. In this biography, we will immerse ourselves in the life and work of Elmore Leonard, starting with his early years and steps in the world of literature and ending with his influence on the criminal genre and the film industry.

Elmore was born on October 11, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He grew up in a family where books and reading were valued. From childhood, he developed an interest in literature and began writing short stories and poetry. Subsequently, this interest developed into an adult passion for writing.

After graduating from high school, he went to serve in the US Air Force during World War II. During the service, he continued to write and even worked on his first novel, which was subsequently published.

After the war ended, Elmore Leonard began to actively publish his stories in various magazines and newspapers. His first works involved westerns and dramas, but over time he switched to the crime genre, which became his passion.

One of his first crime novels, "The Big Bounce," was published in 1969 and was the first step towards recognition in the world of literature. This novel and subsequent crime works by Elmore Leonard attracted the attention of readers and critics for their originality and realism.