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Nathanael West was an American author born on October 17, 1903, and died on December 22, 1940. Known for his satirical and darkly humorous style, West is considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century in American literature.

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“Betty took him for a walk in the zoo and he was amused by her evident belief in the curative power of animals. She seemed to think that it must steady him to look at a buffalo.”

Thinking Looks Belief Walks Animal Steady Evident Amused Zoos Buffalo

Book:Miss Lonelyhearts: & the Day of the Locust

Source: Miss Lonelyhearts: & the Day of the Locust

“He read it for the same reason an animal tears at a wounded foot: to hurt the pain.”

Reason Pain Hurt Animal Feet Tears Wounded

Book:Miss Lonelyhearts: & the Day of the Locust

Source: Miss Lonelyhearts: & the Day of the Locust

About the Author

Born: October 17, 1903
Died: December 22, 1940
Known for: Author
Quotes: 35

Books & Sources

Miss Lonelyhearts: & the Day of the LocustRelated source material

Miss LonelyheartsRelated source material

Miss Lonelyhearts & The Day of the LocustRelated source material

The Day of the LocustRelated source material

The Dream Life of Balso SnellRelated source material

Miss Lonelyhearts / A Cool MillionRelated source material

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