This Side Of Paradise

This Side Of Paradise

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Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1111

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This seminal work of American literature chronicles the tumultuous coming-of-age of Amory Blaine, a Princeton-educated aesthete navigating the glittering yet morally ambiguous world of the Jazz Age. Fitzgerald's debut novel presents a vivid portrait of youthful idealism clashing with the harsh realities of ambition, love, and disillusionment among the privileged elite. The narrative illustrates the shifting social mores and the burgeoning cynicism of a generation grappling with post-war ennui and the pursuit of fleeting pleasures. With its witty prose and poignant observations, This Side Of Paradise captures the essence of an era, establishing Fitzgerald as a voice for the Lost Generation and offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of identity and aspiration.

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Description

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1111

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

This seminal work of American literature chronicles the tumultuous coming-of-age of Amory Blaine, a Princeton-educated aesthete navigating the glittering yet morally ambiguous world of the Jazz Age. Fitzgerald's debut novel presents a vivid portrait of youthful idealism clashing with the harsh realities of ambition, love, and disillusionment among the privileged elite. The narrative illustrates the shifting social mores and the burgeoning cynicism of a generation grappling with post-war ennui and the pursuit of fleeting pleasures. With its witty prose and poignant observations, This Side Of Paradise captures the essence of an era, establishing Fitzgerald as a voice for the Lost Generation and offering a timeless reflection on the complexities of identity and aspiration.