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The Beautiful and Damned

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Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City, the narrative follows Anthony Patch, a self-proclaimed aesthete, and his stunning wife, Gloria, as they indulge in a lavish lifestyle filled with extravagance and aimless pursuits. Their lives revolve around the anticipation of inheriting Anthony's grandfather's wealth, leading to reckless spending and a superficial existence. The novel explores themes of ambition, decadence, and the disillusionment of the American Dream during the Jazz Age.

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3,8
Molto buono
49012 Valutazioni
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2022
Pagine
402
ISBN13
9789354994777
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
1922
Titolo originale
The Beautiful and Damned
Valutazione
3,75 su 5
Descrizione
Set against the backdrop of 1920s New York City, the narrative follows Anthony Patch, a self-proclaimed aesthete, and his stunning wife, Gloria, as they indulge in a lavish lifestyle filled with extravagance and aimless pursuits. Their lives revolve around the anticipation of inheriting Anthony's grandfather's wealth, leading to reckless spending and a superficial existence. The novel explores themes of ambition, decadence, and the disillusionment of the American Dream during the Jazz Age.