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A Cool Million: The Dismantling of Lemuel Pitkin: Navigating the Absurdities of the American Dream

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In "A Cool Million: The Dismantling of Lemuel Pitkin," Nathanael West employs a satirical and sharp prose style to explore the disillusionment of the American Dream during the Great Depression. Through the misadventures of Lemuel Pitkin, a naive and optimistic protagonist, West dismantles the myths of success and the capitalist ethos that underpin them. This novella, rich with dark humor and irony, situates itself within the literary context of the 1930s, reflecting the anxieties and social critiques prevalent in the Works Progress Administration's artistic output while drawing parallels to contemporaneous literary movements like modernism and social realism. Nathanael West, born in 1903 to a Jewish family in New York City, faced the turmoil of the American socio-economic landscape firsthand. His experiences in Hollywood and his exposure to the artistic avant-garde influenced his worldview and literary craft. West's keen observations about society's underbelly and the fragility of individual aspirations culminate in this novel, making it a profound commentary on American identity and ambition. "A Cool Million" is a must-read for those interested in American literature, social critique, and the intricate interplay between hope and despair in the pursuit of the American Dream. West'Äôs incisive storytelling will engage readers while prompting them to reflect on the myths surrounding success and the often harsh realities that dismantle them.

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E-bog: 30. august 2021

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