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Nathanael West
The Day of the Locust

United StatesPrisoners

The Day of the Locust

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First published: 1939
Editions: 57 in 5 languages

Synopsis

Following the tale of Tod Hackett - a brilliant young artist who is brought to an LA studio as a set designer - 'The Day of the Locust' is an exposure of the sordid reality beneath the surface of Hollywood.

Subjects: United States
Prisoners
Motion picture industry
Prisons
Escapes
Hollywood
Set in: California
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Time: 1930'S

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57 in 5 languages

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English46 French3 German1 Spanish1 All 5 languages

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