Two classic short stories, one about a male reporter who writes an advice column, and the other, about people who have migrated to California in expectation of health and ease.
Distressed French writer Antoine Roquentin begins a daily diary documenting the minute details of his life. In his quest to find meaning in his everyday activities, Roquentin slowly begins to realize life is without meaning. Includes an introduction describing the existentialist beliefs of Sartre explored in the novel.
Set in the Creole quarter of New Orleans, the powerful award-winning drama focuses on the life and fantasies of a neurotic, alcoholic, guilt-ridden woman and the resentment and passion that she instills in her brother-in-law.
Miss Lonelyhearts is a newspaper reporter who becomes caught up in the suffering. In the Day of the Locust, Ted Hackett goes to Hollywood in search of a career, but finds the way hard.
