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Tender is the Night

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Series: Evergreens
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Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the glamorous yet tumultuous world of Dick and Nicole Diver, a couple navigating the perils of wealth and mental illness on the French Riviera. Their story unfolds around the effects of personal ambition, societal pressures, and intricate relationships, capturing the decline of their seemingly idyllic life. Fitzgerald's novel offers an exquisite portrayal of love, fame, and the personal sacrifices made in its pursuit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of glamour, romance, and tragedy set against the backdrop of the French Riviera in the 1920s. It delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and the disintegration of dreams, offering a poignant exploration of love and ambition. Fans of character-driven narratives and vivid, lyrical prose will find this novel captivating and thought-provoking.

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Tender is the Night

Part of our Alma Classics Evergreen series, Tender Is the Night is at once a scathing critique of the materialism and hypocrisy of the Roaring Twenties and a poignant and sensitive account of personal tragedy and disillusionment.

Tender Is the Night is at once a scathing critique of the materialism and hypocrisy of the Roaring Twenties and a poignant and sensitive account of personal tragedy and disillusionment.

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While holidaying at a villa on the French Riviera, Dick and Nicole Diver, a wealthy American couple, meet the young film star Rosemary Hoyt. Her arrival causes a stir in their social circle and exposes the cracks in their fragile marriage.

As their relationship unravels, glimpses of their troubled past emerge, and a series of disturbing events unfolds. Peopled by an unforgettable cast of aristocrats and high-fliers, Tender is the Night is at once a scathing critique of the materialism and hypocrisy of the Roaring Twenties and a poignant and sensitive account of personal tragedy and disillusionment.

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Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often praised for its intricate exploration of themes like love and disillusionment. The New York Times highlights Fitzgerald's ability to capture the spirit of a generation, while the author himself considered the work a profound expression of his beliefs. The novel's emotional depth and complex characters make it a significant piece in Fitzgerald's oeuvre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847497383

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 262g

Pages: 336

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Featured Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Series: Evergreens

About the Author

Considered one of the finest American writers of the twentieth century, F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was the author of various novels and short stories chronicling life in the US during the Roaring Twenties.

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