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This Side of Paradise

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the coming-of-age journey of a young man named Amory Blaine. Set in the early 20th century, the novel delves into Amory's experiences with love, societal expectations, and the search for his identity. This tale of self-discovery and the influence of the social elite offers a poignant look at youth and ambition during a transformative era in American history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by explorations of youth, ambition, and the complexity of relationships. It beautifully captures the social dynamics and aspirations of post-World War I America, and showcases a young man's journey through love, education, and self-discovery. If you're a fan of rich, evocative prose and a keen observer of human nature, this book could be an engaging read for you.

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This Side of Paradise

Amory Blaine, intent on rebelling against his staid, Midwestern upbringing, longs to acquire the patina of Eastern sophistication. In his quest for sexual and intellectual enlightenment, he progresses through a series of relationships, until he is cast out into the real world.

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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the life of Amory Blaine, a young man rebelling against his staid, Midwestern upbringing with an ambition to acquire the patina of Eastern sophistication.

In his quest for sexual and intellectual enlightenment, Amory progresses through a series of relationships, ultimately finding himself cast out into the real world.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald has been praised for its vivid portrayal of post-World War I America and its exploration of youth's idealism and disillusionment. Reviewers often commend Fitzgerald's captivating prose and insightful character development. However, some note that its narrative structure, more episodic than linear, might not resonate with all readers. Overall, it is considered a seminal work that marked Fitzgerald's literary debut, showcasing themes that would define much of his later work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141185576

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 January 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 225g

Pages: 304

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

About the Author

F Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) left Princeton University in 1917 to join the army. He is said to have epitomized the Jazz Age, which he himself defined as 'a generation grown up to find all Gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken'. In 1920 he entered a traumatic marriage which was to influence much of his writing.

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