A Cool Million: The Dismantling of Lemuel Pitkin

ISBN-13: 9788027379446 / Angielski / Miękka / 72 str.

Nathanael West

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"A Cool Million" is a satirical novel that follows the misfortunes of Lemuel Pitkin, an unlucky protagonist who is repeatedly robbed, cheated, beaten, and exploited. Alongside Pitkin's troubles, his love interest Betty Prail faces similarly horrific abuse. Despite losing several body parts, Pitkin remains optimistic until the bitter end. This darkly comic tale critiques the American Dream and its false promises of success and prosperity.