This Side of Paradise
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This Side of Paradise
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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.
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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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.

Book Details
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
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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