Fitzgerald, F.Scott
The Beautiful and Damned (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141187815
- author:
- Fitzgerald, F.Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.4 x 19.7 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Beautiful and the Damned by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that explores the excesses and disillusionments of the Jazz Age. Through a fictionalised account of his own marriage, Fitzgerald portrays the glamorous but troubled lives of Anthony Patch and his wife Gloria. Theirs is a world of lavish parties, reckless spending, and passionate affairs, but beneath the surface, cracks begin to form as their wealth dwindles and reality sets in. As the couple's fortunes falter, they must confront the harsh realities of their situation, forcing them to re-evaluate their values and priorities. With its vivid portrayal of 1920s New York society, The Beautiful and the Damned is a thought-provoking exploration of love, class, and identity. Fitzgerald's writing is marked by its lyricism and insight into the human condition, making this novel a compelling read for those interested in the literary heritage of the Jazz Age.
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