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The last tycoon
Book • 2020
The Last Tycoon is F. Scott Fitzgerald's final, unfinished novel, published posthumously in 1941.
The story is set in 1930s Hollywood and follows the life of Monroe Stahr, a young and powerful film producer modeled after Irving Thalberg.
Stahr navigates the complexities of his professional and personal life, including his relationships with Cecilia Brady, the daughter of his boss Pat Brady, and Kathleen Moore, a young Irish immigrant.
The novel delves into themes of ambition, power, and corruption, reflecting Fitzgerald's own experiences as a screenwriter in Hollywood.
The book was edited by Edmund Wilson from Fitzgerald's notes and has undergone several revisions and adaptations since its initial publication.
The story is set in 1930s Hollywood and follows the life of Monroe Stahr, a young and powerful film producer modeled after Irving Thalberg.
Stahr navigates the complexities of his professional and personal life, including his relationships with Cecilia Brady, the daughter of his boss Pat Brady, and Kathleen Moore, a young Irish immigrant.
The novel delves into themes of ambition, power, and corruption, reflecting Fitzgerald's own experiences as a screenwriter in Hollywood.
The book was edited by Edmund Wilson from Fitzgerald's notes and has undergone several revisions and adaptations since its initial publication.
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