First published in 1922 "The Beautiful and the Damned" followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut "This Side of Paradise" thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose here is the story of Harvard-educated aspiring aeshete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveaux riches and New York nightlife as well as the ruinous effects wild ambiion "The Beautiful and the Damned" achieved stature as one of Fitzgerzld's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. (non illustrated)[]
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED (non illustrated)
First published in 1922 "The Beautiful and the Damned" followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut "This Side of Paradise" thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose here is the story of Harvard-educated aspiring aeshete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveaux riches and New York nightlife as well as the ruinous effects wild ambiion "The Beautiful and the Damned" achieved stature as one of Fitzgerzld's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. (non illustrated)[]
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