Blazek, William

F. Scott Fitzgerald's

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ISBN 13:: 9780807178577
author:: Blazek, William
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Louisiana State University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 306
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:: Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, Books & Reading,
Condition:: New
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F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned, is often viewed as an outlier in his oeuvre, bridging the gap between his coming-of-age story This Side of Paradise and the masterful critique of American aspiration in The Great Gatsby. Set against the backdrop of a decade marked by significant social change, The Beautiful and Damned explores themes that were ahead of its time, including conspicuous consumption, income inequality, and the rise of new technologies. A collection of new critical essays, this book provides fresh insights into Fitzgerald's novel, revealing unappreciated issues and shedding light on its enduring relevance. Through a range of approaches, from history to literary influence, these essays demonstrate that The Beautiful and Damned has much more to say about its world than previously recognized. This collection offers a valuable guide for understanding Fitzgerald's aims and the richness of ideas at play in his novel.

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