A critical account of its own era, introducing many themes which would be developed in later works, Fitzgerald's first novel was an instant critical and commercial success, propelling him into the limelight as a literary celebrity.
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'F. Scott Fitzgerald has been long a favourite of mine. Since I discovered The Great Gatsby at university, I have been avidly reading all of his work. I am particularly fond of some of his short stories, from ‘The Rich Boy’ (in All the Sad Young Men) to ‘The Diamond as Big as the Ritz’ and ‘The Curious Case of Benjamin Button’ (in Tales of the Jazz Age).
I have poured all my passion and love for Fitzgerald’s work into these stylish editions, with front-cover illustrations by Art-Deco genius Georges Barbier, flaps, pictures and a wealth of extra material. These books are a publisher’s and a fan’s tribute to one of the greatest masters of world literature.'
Amory Blaine, a wealthy Midwestern boy set on rejecting his upbringing, turns his ambitions to the elite society of the east coast. But as Blaine progresses through a sequence of romantic attachments, the life he longs for continues to elude him. Fitzgerald's debut novel examines the way in which greed, money, and the lust for power can corrupt life, love, and human relationships.This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal; featuring the classic; unabridged text; a facsimile of Fitzgerald's signature on the title page; gold gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.
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Amory Blaine, a wealthy Midwestern boy set on rejecting his upbringing, turns his ambitions to the elite society of the east coast. But as Blaine progresses through a sequence of romantic attachments, the life he longs for continues to elude him.
This Side of Paradise features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Modern and Contemporary Fiction, eBooks of the Month, Fiction, General Fiction, Recommendations
Hardback, Paperback, Ebook. £8.09, down from the £8.99 cover price. In Stock.
This Side of Paradise was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and published by Arcturus an imprint of Arcturus Publishing
This Side of Paradise has 272 pages
Yes it is part of Arcturus Ornate Classics series
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
