The Day of the Locust
eng. The Day of the Locust · 1939
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Brief Overview
The novel "The Day of the Locust" by Nathanael West delves into life in 1930s Hollywood, focusing on a group of individuals striving for success in the film industry. The protagonist, Tod Hackett, is a young artist who arrives in Hollywood to work at a movie studio. He encounters the illusions and brutality of the film world, observing the fates of characters like Faye Greener, an ambitious actress, and Homer Simpson, a lonely accountant. The novel explores themes of disillusionment, despair, and the destruction of dreams, illustrating how Hollywood turns people into a "locust swarm," consuming everything in their path.
Date of publication: 29 July 2024
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Genre: Classical literature
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