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Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust
Nathanael West
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Description for Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust
Paperback.
First published in 1933, Miss Lonelyhearts remains one of the most shocking works of 20th century American literature, as unnerving as a glob of black bile vomited up at a church social: empty, blasphemous, and horrific. Set in New York during the Depression and probably West's most powerful work, Miss Lonelyhearts concerns a nameless man assigned to produce a newspaper advice column — but as time passes he begins to break under the endless misery of those who write in, begging him for advice. Unable to find answers, and with his shaky Christianity ridiculed to razor-edged shards by his poisonous ... Read more
First published in 1933, Miss Lonelyhearts remains one of the most shocking works of 20th century American literature, as unnerving as a glob of black bile vomited up at a church social: empty, blasphemous, and horrific. Set in New York during the Depression and probably West's most powerful work, Miss Lonelyhearts concerns a nameless man assigned to produce a newspaper advice column — but as time passes he begins to break under the endless misery of those who write in, begging him for advice. Unable to find answers, and with his shaky Christianity ridiculed to razor-edged shards by his poisonous ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
New Directions Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780811218221
SKU
V9780811218221
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About Nathanael West
In 1940, when an automobile accident prematurely claimed Nathanael West's life, he was a relatively obscure writer, the author of only four short novels. West's reputation has grown considerably since then and he is now considered one of the 20th century's major authors. Born in New York, West worked as the night manager of the Kenmore Hotel on East 23rd ... Read more
Reviews for Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the Locust
"In dark times, Miss Lonelyhearts shines the brightest light in the blackest places. For this reason West’s novel has never felt more alive than today."
Nathaniel Rich - The Daily Beast
Nathaniel Rich - The Daily Beast