A Cool Million
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A Cool Million is a satirical novel by American writer Nathanael West, published in 1934. The book mocks the American dream of success, as popularized by Horatio Alger. West portrays a protagonist who, despite doing what he believes is right, experiences a continuous decline from bad to worse.1
Nathanael West (1903–1940) was known for his satiric novels of the 1930s. His other works include The Dream Life of Balso Snell, Miss Lonelyhearts, and The Day of the Locust, the latter often considered his best novel about Hollywood.1
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