Fitzgerald, F. Scott
The Beautiful and Damned (Signature Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781435172272
- author:
- Fitzgerald, F. Scott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Barnes & Noble Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.2 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald At the heart of this novel is the complex and often destructive relationship between two young people, Anthony Patch and Gloria Gilbert. Anthony, a young man with a privileged upbringing, is drawn to Gloria's carefree and hedonistic lifestyle, and the two become engaged. As they navigate their lives together, they must confront the consequences of their choices and the emptiness of their indulgent existence. Their friends and family watch in dismay as Anthony and Gloria squander their wealth and fortune, living a life of reckless abandon. As the downward spiral of their lives accelerates, they must decide whether they can find the strength to change course and recover from the depths of their humiliation. This novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of love, class, and the corrupting influence of wealth.