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The Beautiful and Damned

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Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, this novel explores the lives of complex and materialistic characters navigating the intricacies of classism, marriage, and intimacy within New York's elite café society. Drawing from F. Scott Fitzgerald's early marriage to Zelda, the narrative reflects personal struggles and societal critiques. Despite its rich themes, the author himself later expressed disappointment in its quality, revealing a sense of regret over the personal and relational turmoil depicted in the story.

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3,8
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Lingua
Inglese
Editore
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Pubblicato
2022
Pagine
394
ISBN13
9798210343703
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1922
Titolo originale
The Beautiful and Damned
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3,75 su 5
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Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, this novel explores the lives of complex and materialistic characters navigating the intricacies of classism, marriage, and intimacy within New York's elite café society. Drawing from F. Scott Fitzgerald's early marriage to Zelda, the narrative reflects personal struggles and societal critiques. Despite its rich themes, the author himself later expressed disappointment in its quality, revealing a sense of regret over the personal and relational turmoil depicted in the story.