The Day of the Locust
1939 · literary fiction · adult
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Set in 1 place · 1 primarySense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)
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.
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