La metáfora selvática. Una aproximación a los códigos simbólicos de The Asphalt Jungle de William R. Burnett

This work analyzes the process of metaphorical construction in the novel The Asphalt Jungle, by W.R. Burnett, and his later cinematographic version directed by John Huston, who uses elements of the own literary story to change the terms of the original story to provide it with a new meaning. This process of metaphorical adaptation shows the extraordinary symbolic capacity of the literature and the film noir. Key words: Hard-boiled. William R. Burnett, metaphorical construction, John Huston, United States, Film noir.