{"title":"Meyer Levin","description":"\u003cp\u003eMeyer Levin was an esteemed American author and journalist, renowned for his gripping narratives that delve into the complexities of the human psyche. With a career spanning several decades, Levin's works are celebrated for their psychological depth and compelling storytelling. His background as a journalist significantly influenced his writing style, infusing his novels with a realism that captivates readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompulsion\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Levin's most notable works in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre, is a prime example of his ability to weave intricate plots with a psychological edge. Inspired by the real-life Leopold and Loeb murder case, \u003cem\u003eCompulsion\u003c\/em\u003e explores themes of crime, morality, and justice, making readers question the boundaries between right and wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLevin's literature offers a fascinating exploration of crime and its impact on individuals and society. His storytelling is not only thrilling but also provides profound insights into the human condition, leaving a lasting impression on those who venture into his world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of crime fiction or eager to delve into thought-provoking narratives, Meyer Levin's books are a must-read for anyone interested in the darker facets of human nature and the complex motives that drive individuals to commit extraordinary acts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"compulsion-by-meyer-levin-9781941493021","title":"Compulsion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudd Steiner and Artie Straus have it all: wealth, intelligence, and the world at their feet as part of the elite, upper-crust Jewish community of 1920s Chicago. Artie is handsome, athletic, and popular, but he possesses a hidden, powerful sadistic streak and a desire to dominate. Judd is a weedy introvert, a genius who longs for a companion whom he can idolize and worship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObsessed with Nietzsche's idea of the superhuman, both boys decide to prove that they are above the laws of man by arbitrarily picking and murdering a Jewish boy in their neighbourhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of Meyer Levin's classic literary thriller \u003cem\u003eCompulsion\u003c\/em\u003e reintroduces the fictionalized case of Leopold and Loeb—once considered the \"crime of the century\"—to a new generation. This incisive psychological portrait of two young murderers seized the imagination of an era and is generally recognized as paving the way for the first non-fiction novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompulsion\u003c\/em\u003e forces us to ask what drives some further into darkness, and some to seek redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeartbreaking as it is gripping, \u003cem\u003eCompulsion\u003c\/em\u003e is written with a tense and penetrating force that led the \u003cem\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/em\u003e to call Levin, \"the most significant Jewish writer of his times.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807785472236,"sku":"9781941493021","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ac437259b11dc39e3f65d17e1abec407.jpg?v=1757532297"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/meyer-levin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}