Study Guide to The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West
Our Study Guide to The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West encourages students to dig deeper in their understanding of great works of literature. #MasterTheText
As a novel of the post-Great Depression era, The Day of the Locust, by Nathanael West depicts the failure of one popular conception of the “American Dream.” Moreover, West’s novels highlight and intensify aspects of American life to show what it is, as opposed to what it ought to be, or even what it could be. This Study Guide to The Day of the Locust by Nathanael West explores the context and history of Nathanael West’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Available now on Amazon!
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