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The Day of the Locust

by Nathanael West
$9.71
The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust

Hollywood dreams decay into disillusionment and rage.

"The Day of the Locust" is a punchy, compelling portrayal of the often grotesque underbelly of Hollywood's glittering surface. It's perfect for someone looking for a gritty, darkly comedic take on the pursuit of fame and the American Dream gone awry. West's satirical novel captures the desperation behind the glamour, making it a thought-provoking read for those fascinated by the era's cultural commentary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Day of the Locust

by Nathanael West
$9.71
ISBN: 9780141023656
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $21.73
Authors: Nathanael West
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Date of Publication: 2006-01-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Race, Classics, Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 22444 readers)

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Tod Hackett is a brilliant young artist - and a man in danger of losing his heart. Brought to an LA studio as a set-designer, he is soon caught up in a fantasy world where the cult of celebrity rules. But when he becomes besotted by the beautiful Faye, an aspiring actress and occasional call-girl, his dream rapidly becomes a nightmare. For, with little in the way of looks and no money to buy her time, Tod's desperate passion can only lead to frustration, disillusionment and rage...
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Hollywood dreams decay into disillusionment and rage.

"The Day of the Locust" is a punchy, compelling portrayal of the often grotesque underbelly of Hollywood's glittering surface. It's perfect for someone looking for a gritty, darkly comedic take on the pursuit of fame and the American Dream gone awry. West's satirical novel captures the desperation behind the glamour, making it a thought-provoking read for those fascinated by the era's cultural commentary.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.