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Fitzgerald’s last, unfinished novel chronicles the ascent of a Hollywood film producer to fame and power, a narrative inspired by the life and career of real‑life producer Irving Thalberg. The story offers a candid look at the entertainment industry's glamour, ambition, and the personal complexities that accompany success.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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