Nathanael West
October 17, 1903 – December 22, 1940
This author became known for crafting his own literary legend. His works offer penetrating insights into the strange collections of misfits and drifters he observed in his surroundings. He immersed himself in the unglamorous underworld of Tinseltown, encountering dope dealers, extras, gangsters, whores, and has-beens. His literary masterpieces are renowned for their tragic atmosphere and realistic portrayals.
