The Day of the Locust
Interesting Facts
- The book is a satire on Hollywood and its industry, exposing the dark sides of life in the film industry.
- The protagonist, Tod Hackett, works as a set designer at a movie studio and dreams of creating an epic painting about a riot in Los Angeles.
- The novel was written during the Great Depression, which is reflected in its bleak and hopeless atmosphere.
- The title symbolizes the destructive power of the crowd, likened to a locust swarm.
- Despite not gaining wide recognition during the author's lifetime, the book is considered a classic of American literature.
Date of publication: 29 July 2024
Updated: 14 November 2026
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Genre: Classical literature
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