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A Literary Tour of the United States

Summary

Uncover the literary landscape of Hollywood, where American writers found inspiration in the surreal world of the movie industry. Begin with Nathanael West's chronicles of Hollywood's Golden Age and the LA misadventures of Faulkner and Fitzgerald. Glimpse parties at the Chateau Marmont and take stock of the pungent writings of some of the attendees: Eve Babitz and Joan Didion.

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