Nathanael West (born Nathan Weinstein; October 17, 1903 – December 22, 1940) was an American author and screenwriter. He is remembered for two darkly satirical novels: Miss Lonelyhearts (1933) and The Day of the Locust (1939), set respectively in the newspaper and Hollywood film industries.
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17 October 1903 New York City, New York, United States
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Died |
22 December 1940 (aged 37) El Centro, California, United States
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Zodiac | Libra |
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