The Beautiful and Damned (Enriched Classics)

The Beautiful and Damned (Enriched Classics)

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First published in 1922, <I>The Beautiful and the Damned</I> followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut, <I>This Side of Paradise,</I> 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, <I>The Beautiful and the Damned</I> achieved stature as one of Fitzgerzld's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. <P> Pocket Book's Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhaced for the contemporary reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further read, and a unique visual essay composed of period photographs that help bring every word to life.