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The Man Who Killed Himself

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The Man Who Killed Himself
First edition (UK)
AuthorJulian Symons
LanguageEnglish
GenreCrime
PublisherCollins Crime Club (UK)
Harper & Row (US)
Publication date
1967
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint

The Man Who Killed Himself is a 1967 comedy crime novel by the British writer Julian Symons.[1]

Synopsis

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Sick of his life with his wealthy but domineering wife, Arthur Brownjohn creates a flamboyant 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 persona.

Film adaptation

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In 1969 it was adapted into the film Arthur? Arthur! directed by Samuel Gallu and starring Shelley Winters, Donald Pleasence and Terry-Thomas.

References

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  1. ^ Reymond & Keating p.133

Bibliography

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  • 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.