Description
Nathanael West's searing novel plunges into the heart of Hollywood, exposing the dark underbelly of the American Dream. Amidst the sun-drenched, deceptive glamour of Los Angeles, a cast of desperate characters—an idealistic artist, a fading cowboy star, a naive newcomer, and a ruthless aspiring actress—are drawn into a vortex of unfulfilled desires and moral decay. This powerful narrative masterfully dissects the hollowness of fame, the perversion of ambition, and the simmering violence that lies beneath a facade of manufactured dreams. West's sharp, incisive prose creates an unforgettable portrait of a society consumed by illusion, ultimately leading to a shocking and explosive climax.
Available Editions
paperback
Signet Classics
Published Sep 6, 1983
208 pages
ISBN: 9780451523488
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
176 pages
ISBN: 9780241341674
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Details
First Published
1939
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West.