The Beautiful and Damned
F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Beautiful and Damned is a captivating classic novel that examines the lives of two well-educated, wealthy, and beautiful characters. Set in New York City, the story explores the destructive path of their marriage fueled by alcohol and greed. With Fitzgerald's lyrical prose, the novel delves into the dangers of excess and ambition, giving us an insightful look into the lifestyle of the 1920s nouveau riche. A must-read for anyone seeking a glimpse into the glamour and darkness of the Jazz Age.
Publish Date
2002-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
2002-06-25T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1922
Goodreads Rating
3.73
ISBN
9781503295353
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It’s something F. Scott Fitzgerald did so well, to describe a scene so gorgeously interwoven with rich emotional revelations, that you yourself have escaped from your own life for a moment. – source