Compulsion (Levin novel)
1956 crime novel by Meyer Levin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Compulsion is a 1956 crime novel by the American writer Meyer Levin. Set in 1924 Chicago, it is inspired by the real-life Leopold and Loeb trial, and was a best seller.[1] Two college students kidnap and kill a boy in order to prove they can get away with the perfect crime.
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Author | Meyer Levin |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre | Crime |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster (US) Frederick Muller Ltd (UK) |
Publication date | 1956 |
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The following year it was adapted by Levin into a stage play of the same title, which premiered at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway and ran for 140 performances between October 24, 1957 and February 24, 1958. The lead roles were played by Dean Stockwell and Roddy McDowall.[1]