The Day Of Locust Nathanael West
Nathanael West's 'The Day of the Locust' is a seminal work of classic American literature, offering a darkly satirical look at 1930s Hollywood and the pervasive disillusionment simmering beneath its glittering surface. This powerful novel explores the dashed hopes and simmering despair of various characters drawn to the dream factory, making it a profound commentary on false promise and societal decay.