«The Day of the Locust» in English with a Parallel Translation

Book The Day of the Locust (The Day of the Locust) in English
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Original title: 
The Day of the Locust
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Language: 
English
Difficulty: 
B2
Year: 
1939
Number of pages: 
119

The Day of the Locust is a novel by American writer Nathanael West, published in 1939. The plot takes place in Hollywood. The author tells about a young artist Tod Hackett. He works in a studio where he creates sets and costumes. The author describes a society during the Great Depression, where everyone realizes that the American dream is elusive.