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West, Nathanael

(1903-1940) American writer. Pseudonym of Nathan Wallenstein Weinstein. Nathanael West is known for his four novels. West also worked as a screenwriter in California.

Nathanael West

"American writer who satirized the American dream and saw that liberty and freedom have been turned into a bizarre nightmare."

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