F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Last Tycoon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781409150374
- author:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Orion
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Last Tycoon is a captivating tale of Hollywood's Golden Age, set against the backdrop of the 1930s. In this mesmerising story, the glamour and glitz of the film industry are juxtaposed with the darker aspects of its inner workings. At the heart of the narrative is Monroe Stahr, a brilliant production chief whose world is turned upside down by his involvement with a mysterious woman. As Stahr's life becomes increasingly complicated, he finds himself at odds with those around him, including his writers and the powerful union bosses. The novel explores the tensions between artistic vision and commercial success, as well as the fragility of human relationships in the face of ambition and desire. Although unfinished at the time of its author's death, The Last Tycoon remains a work of remarkable potential, offering a unique glimpse into the Hollywood of the past.
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