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Erle Stanley Gardner

17 July 1889 – 11 March 1970

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Erle Stanley Gardner (July 17, 1889 – March 11, 1970) was a prolific American author. A former lawyer, he is best known for the Perry Mason series of legal detective stories, but he wrote numerous other novels and shorter pieces and also a series of nonfiction books, mostly narrations of his travels…

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Mystery Crime Fiction Legal Thriller Thriller

Also Known As

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Erle Stanley Gardner best known for?

    Erle Stanley Gardner is most famous for creating the character of Perry Mason, a defense attorney who solves complex legal cases. The Perry Mason series became a cornerstone of legal mystery fiction.

  • Are there adaptations of Erle Stanley Gardner's books?

    Many of Erle Stanley Gardner's Perry Mason novels were adapted into a long-running and highly successful television series, as well as several films. These adaptations significantly popularized his work.

  • Does Erle Stanley Gardner write under other names?

    Erle Stanley Gardner used several pseudonyms throughout his career, most notably A. A. Fair, under which he wrote a separate series featuring detective duo Bertha Cool and Donald Lam.

  • Where should a new reader start with Erle Stanley Gardner?

    A good starting point for Erle Stanley Gardner's work is often the first Perry Mason novel, "The Case of the Velvet Claws," to experience the character's origin and early cases. Alternatively, any of the early Perry Mason books provide a strong introduction to his signature style.