Schulberg, Budd
The Disenchanted
- ISBN 13:
- 9780816679355
- author:
- Schulberg, Budd
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Minnesota Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 4
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 2.5 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Biographical Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Budd Schulberg's The Disenchanted is a poignant tale of fallen stardom and generational disillusionment. In 1930s Hollywood, writer Manley Halliday struggles with the demons of alcoholism, as his once-bright career fades into obscurity. A young protégé, Shep, idolizes Halliday, but their working relationship on a screenplay in New York City sets off a chain reaction of events that exposes the darker side of fame and the fragility of human memory. Based on a real-life writing assignment between Schulberg and F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Disenchanted is a masterful portrayal of Halliday's complex character, marked by moments of bitter introspection and sorrowful regret. This powerful novel stands as a compelling exploration of the disillusionment that can come with age and the corrupting influence of success. Through its nuanced and emotional portrayal of Manley Halliday, The Disenchanted offers a haunting evocation of a bygone era, one that continues to resonate with readers today.
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