The Beautiful and Damned
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (656 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06XT92JLW |
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| Number of Pages | : | 501 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Scott Fitzgerald's second novel. The book is believed to be largely based on Fitzgerald's relationship and marriage with Zelda Fitzgerald. As with his other novels, Fitzgerald's characters are complex, especially in their marriage and intimacy, much like how he treats intimacy in "Tender Is the Night". It tells the story of Anthony Patch (a 1920s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune), his relationship with his wife Gloria, his service in the army, and alcoholism.. The novel provides a portrait of the Eastern elite during the Jazz Age, exploring New York Café Society. "The Beautiful and Damned", first published by Scribner's in 1922, is F
After reading The Great Gatsby, I was craving to read more of This book was one hell of an experience. When I started reading the book, well 50 pages down and I was EXHAUSTED! The book is overwhelming in every measure. It makes you feel varied emotions some too strong to even comprehend. By the time you're about 110 pages down, the book begins to make absolutely no sense and you begin to . Real life depression A look into the rich of the early 1900s New York. Anthony Patch is waiting for his grandfather to pass to inherit his millions. At the start of the book he is living on $7500 a month, has finished college, has traveled but came home because his grandfather is sick. The big issue with Anthony is he refuses to work. He is "too go. "Hated it" according to S Mason. The story is long and not very interesting. From the title, I expected more "damnation"--more sin. And I absolutely hated Gloria, the main female character. She was just a bitch. Now, I don't want you to think I just don't like Fitzgerald. I love Gatsby, and others. I just didn't like this one. I also adore Hemingway, so see, i