The Beautiful and Damned
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Beautiful and Damned, first published by Scribner's in 1922, is F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel. It portrays the Eastern elite during the Jazz Age, exploring New York café society. As in Fitzgerald's other novels, the characters are complex, especially with respect to marriage and intimacy. The book is believed to be largely based on Fitzgerald's relationship with Zelda Fitzgerald. The Beautiful and Damned tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1910s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune, his relationship with his wife, Gloria, his service in the army, and his alcoholism. Toward the end of the novel, Fitzgerald references himself.
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Author
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Pages
312
Publisher
Pelekanos Books
Published Date
2015-01-28
ISBN
9604009540 9789604009541
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"One of those books you probably hated if you read it as a school assigned novel, but will absolutely love if you read it on your own time. If you liked The Great Gatsby you should definitely look into this."
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esperanza
"LOL! This one is not my typical choice. I just love the way Fitzgerald writes. I could take or leave the content! Right now I am obsessed with the retelling of Greek mythology. I have been devouring Natalie Haynes and Madeline Miller. "
Amanda
"The book starts out with Anthony and Gloria meeting and falling in love with each other over their mutual admiration for their good looks and rich lifestyle. Everything spirals out of control when they do not inherit the millions they intended on from his grandfather. They do get the money in the end, but because of greed, they lose each other and their lives together. A tragic story of two characters that you love to hate."
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