Character History
Numerous novels about the adventures of Niro Wolfe are successfully located on the list of the best detectives of the twentieth century. Thick and vague hero - the full opposite of private detectors, to which readers are accustomed. Perhaps therefore, Stata Rex Character did not touch the face of faceless images, but took an honorable place among the fictional investigators and detectives.History of creation
The American writer Rex Stout did not drive himself into the framework of one genre. Among the works of the author there are psychological thrillers, spy stories, fantasy and political novels. The idea of creating a detective Saga appeared at Rex at 18. This summer, the phonograph also kidnapped the phonograph and a collection of musical records. The writer's idea was realized in 1934 - the Roman "Spear's Trees" appeared on sale, telling about the investigation of Wulfa Niro.
It cannot be said that an eccentric detective represents an alter-ego writer, but the common features are easy to notice. Both men spend free time for horticulture. Only a literary character grows orchids, and Rex - strawberries. Another funny coincidence: the last name will be translated from English as "fat" - such a writer portrayed the main character of the detectives.
The first book of the public met enthusiastically, and a year later, Farrar & Rinehart publishing house produces a new novel about the adventures of Niro Wolfe and his assistant. 20 years after the release of the book in the publishing house "Baker Street Journal" expressed theory that private detective was the son of Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler. A similar theory did not find the recall in the hearts of fans. The author himself did not comment on the unfounded hypothesis.
The chronology of works devoted to the NIRO, consists of 33 novels and 39 small ages. Stories are collected in separate collections, but continue the main storyline. The last work about the talented detective Rex wrote a month before his own death.
Character biography
"I was born in Montenegro. At sixteen years I decided to see the world and for fourteen years I traveled almost all of Europe and Asia, lived a little in Africa ... I arrived in America in 1930 and, being not without a penny in my pocket, I bought this house. "So, the birthplace of Niro Wolfe is Montenegro. In Southeast Europe, a man was born and spent the first years of life. In the youth, Niro was recruited into the army, and for some time the secret intelligence operations for Austria organized.
The First World War introduced the NIRO adjustments. The man went to the front, but took the side of the Serbian-Montenegrin side. The position of Austria in the war did not respond to the moral landmarks of the hero.
After the completion of hostilities, Niro went on a journey. Having been in Europe and Cairo, Wulf settled in New York. The detective bought a house in Western street and hired a personal chef. Fritz Brenner - professional culinary and kind friend of the detective. Men often argue about the methods of cooking sophisticated dishes.
The exorbitant affection to food was reflected on the guise of Wulf - the Waist of the Men is 122 cm. Night unhealthy completeness are hidden psychological problems. During military operation, the NIRO has long been hungry, the memories of suffering are not released by the hero.
Otherwise, the appearance of the detective is not distinguished by special features. Niro - Brunette, who has already appeared Sedna. Sweet cheeks give a man similarity with English Bulldog. Wide forehead proves the presence of analytical thinking. And healthy teeth are a sign of full nutrition.
Starting a career of a private owner, Wulf realized that he needed an assistant. A man does not like to leave the house, avoids touch and does not tolerate the crowd. To collect the necessary information and do not strain themselves with unnecessary movements, Niro invites Archie Goodwin to work.
Since the rapid youth, Niro Wulf does not tolerate women. The detective avoids communication with the opposite sex and goes out of the room as soon as the ladies drop the first tear:
"Do not think that I have something against them. No, there are very pretty creatures among them, especially when they are engaged in what is more adapted, they are disaggable, the heads are cleaned, seduced. "Prejudice on the cunning and doubles of girls - the consequence of an unsuccessful novel in his youth. At the same time, Wulf - the adopted father of the girl named Charles Lofhan.
Military habits leave the hero. Life in the mansion is subordinate to the hard schedule. Mandatory daily occupation for the detective is considered only visiting of the greenhouse. For many years, it remains unchanged for meals. The remaining classes retreat to the background, including the work:
"All flew to a penny, and the only source of current income were people who had certain problems and who had the opportunity and the desire to pay us for the fact that we helped allow them."To make the genius begin investigation, Archie Goodwin applies noticeable efforts. Therefore, the services of the detective are so expensive - Niro Wolfe prefers to work rarely, but efficiently. Detective even lazy once again turn the head in order to find out what time the wall clock is shown.
Disclose the nature of the famous detection can two words - thoroughness and non-modesty. Having received the necessary information from the assistant, the niro sit down in the favorite chair (the furniture was made to order), closes his eyes and immersed in reflections. In such a state, Wulf spends hours, going through the facts collected in the mind and modeling various situations (even those that did not actually happen). Radding the riddle, the detective draws a maple circles on the armrest of the chair. This is the maximum of the joy that the detective allows himself.
Shielding
The first image of a terrific detective tried on actor Edward Arnold. The film "Get to know Niro Wolfe" was removed one year after the debut book about the private detective (1935).
The second picture is the "League of Frightened Men" - I saw the light in 1937. This time the role of Wolfe went to Walter Connolly. The author of the novels categorically did not like both filmters, so I would refuse to sell the rights to the adaptation of other works.
After the death of the writer, producers were again interested in original detectives. In 2002, the series "Secrets Niro Wolfe" was released on the screens. The American masterpiece nominated for the Edgar Pon. The main role went to Mori Chaykin. The authors of the multi-sized film stood the task of writing a script that is as close as possible to the original.
Representatives of Russian cinema also made an attempt to shield a popular detective. The multi-meter film was unnoticed for most viewers. Sergei Zhigunov became the producer of the painting and the performer of the role of Archie Gudvin. Niro Wolf played Donatas Banionis:
"I starred in several pictures of Tatar, and I liked it. Zhigunov - a nice guy. And the film itself is so-so. There is no drama, nor art! "Interesting Facts
- Brilliant detective - 56 years. Hero hero hero 180 cm, and weight - 143 kg.
- In a detective, "through my corpse" the author changed the place of birth of Wulf. According to the insistent requests, the editor will be made by Niro Citizen of the United States.
- In New York, the Wolfe Pack organization operates. Members of society are the loyal fans of Niro Wolfe. The Company is conducting extensive activities and even established a reward that the successful modern authors of detectives present.
- The detective reads three books at the same time, each of which has a specific bookmark. The one that causes an increased interest is equipped with a golden limiter, simpler - ordinary, and in a less entertaining copy, the hero simply bends pages.
- In the greenhouse, the Niro Wolfe is 10 thousand orchids. The unattainable Wolfe dream is rare black orchid.