The Beautiful and Damned - F. Scott Fitzgerald (1920)

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First published in 1922, The Beautiful and Damned followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut, This Side of Paradise, thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Adorned with the author's lyrical prose, here is the story of Harvard-educated aspiring aesthete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria. As they await the inheritance of their grandfather's fortune, their reckless marriage falters under the influence of alcohol and greed. A devastating look at the nouveau riche and New York nightlife, as well as the ruinous effects of wild ambition, The Beautiful and the Damned rose to the stature of one of Fitzgerald's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. Pocket Book's enriched classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further reading, and a unique visual essay composed of period photographs that help bring every word to life.
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1919-1933, 1918-1932, early 20th century, 1920s. Showing 10 featured editions. See all 495 editions?
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