The Beautiful and Damned: A Twentieth Century Classic - Softcover

Fitzgerald, F. Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1557420580 ISBN 13: 9781557420589

Publisher: World Library Classics, 2022

Synopsis

"The Beautiful and Damned", first published in 1922, was F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel. It tells the story of Anthony Patch (a 1920s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune), his relationship with his wife Gloria, his service in the army, and alcoholism. The novel provides an excellent portrait of the Eastern elite as the Jazz Age begins its ascent, engulfing all classes into what will soon be known as Café Society. As with all of his other novels, it is a brilliant character study and is also an early account of the complexities of marriage and intimacy that were further explored in "Tender Is the Night." The book is believed to be largely based on Fitzgerald's relationship and marriage with Zelda Fitzgerald.

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"Full of precisely observed life." --Arthur Mizener

Full of precisely observed life. Arthur Mizener"

Full of precisely observed life. Arthur Mizener"

"Full of precisely observed life." --Arthur Mizener

-Full of precisely observed life.- --Arthur Mizener

Book Description:

A captivating and glamorous tale of squandered talent that defined 'The Lost Generation' of 1920s New York

About this edition

• Publisher: World Library Classics
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 1557420580
• ISBN 13: 9781557420589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 322