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The Beautiful and Damned and Other Stories

By F. Scott Fitzgerald
Series: Word Cloud Classics
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The Beautiful and Damned and Other Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of wealth, love, and ambition in early 20th-century America. The narrative primarily follows Anthony Patch, an aspiring writer, and his beautiful wife, Gloria, as they navigate the challenges of high society and personal aspirations. Through vivid storytelling, Fitzgerald delves into the complexities of their marriage, the pursuit of the American Dream, and the consequences of indulgence.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the glamour and disillusionment of the Jazz Age, exploring themes of love, ambition, and societal decay. Featuring a collection of compelling stories, it offers a rich exploration of the human psyche, wrapped in the elegance and decadence characteristic of Fitzgerald's writing.

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The Beautiful and Damned and Other Stories

Feel the swing and sway of the Jazz Age in this collection of stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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Feel the swing and sway of the Jazz Age in this collection of stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Beautiful and Damned explores the world of America’s upper class during World War I and the beginning of the Jazz Age. Loosely based on Fitzgerald’s relationship with his wife, Zelda, the novel centres around Anthony Patch, a young East Coast socialite who is heir to his grandfather’s fortune and lacks motivation to pursue a meaningful career.

In his attempt to find his place in society while waiting for his inheritance, Anthony loses himself to alcoholism; neglects his wife, Gloria; and struggles with the realities of everyday life.

This volume also includes seven short stories by Fitzgerald published in the early 1920s, including "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

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The Beautiful and Damned and Other Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald is typically appreciated for its vivid depiction of the Jazz Age and exploration of themes like ambition, love, and the impact of wealth on relationships. Reviewers often praise Fitzgerald's elegant prose and keen social commentary, though some may feel the characters are flawed and the narrative melancholic. The collection is considered a testament to Fitzgerald's literary brilliance, capturing the essence of his era with both allure and cynicism.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781684126583

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 717g

Pages: 544

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Fiction General Fiction Series: Word Cloud Classics

About the Author

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American writer whose best-known works include This Side of Paradise (1922), The Great Gatsby (1925), and Tender Is the Night (1934).

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