Nathanael West, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Nathanael West

American writer

Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1903

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 22-Dec-1940

Profession: screenwriter, writer, playwright, novelist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Nathanael West (born Nathan Weinstein; October 17, 1903 – December 22, 1940) was an American author and screenwriter.
He is remembered for two darkly satirical novels: Miss Lonelyhearts (1933) and The Day of the Locust (1939), set respectively in the newspaper and Hollywood film industries.