The work is Thompson's most famous book, and is noted for its lurid descriptions of illegal drug use and its early retrospective on the culture of the 1960s. Gonzo, as they descend on Las Vegas to chase the American Dream through a drug-induced haze, all the while ruminating on the failure of the 1960s countercultural movement. The story follows its protagonist, Raoul Duke, and his attorney, Dr. The book is a roman à clef, rooted in autobiographical incidents. Thompson and illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream is a 1971 novel by Hunter S.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |