"The Last Tycoon" is an unfinished novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, written in the early 1940s. The story follows Monroe Stahr, a successful Hollywood producer, as he navigates the complexities of the film industry during the 1930s. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the impact of wealth on personal relationships.
Set against the backdrop of the glamorous yet ruthless world of Hollywood, the novel delves into Stahr's struggles with his career and his romantic entanglements, particularly with Cecilia Brady, the daughter of a powerful studio head. Fitzgerald's work reflects the changing American society and the elusive nature of the American Dream.