The Beautiful and Damned

The Beautiful and Damned

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Romance Science Fiction Action & Adventure +3 more
Format Kindle
Pages 305
Language Polish
Published Jan 1, 2022
Publisher Ktoczyta.pl
Edition 1
ISBN-10 8382924689
ISBN-13 9788382924688
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Set amidst the opulence and decadence of the Jazz Age, this novel explores the lives of Anthony Patch and his wife, Gloria. Their extravagant lifestyle paints a picture of glamour, but beneath the surface lies a creeping sense of disillusionment. As young heirs to wealth, both Anthony and Gloria grapple with the pressures and expectations that come from their social status, leading to choices that ultimately spiral them into turmoil.

Fitzgerald crafts a vivid depiction of the roaring twenties, filled with lavish parties, bohemian ideals, and an unquenchable thirst for pleasure. However, as the narrative unfolds, the illusion of happiness crumbles. The couple’s relationship becomes tainted by jealousy, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of fame, revealing the darker underbelly of their seemingly charmed existence.

Through the lens of their experiences, Fitzgerald offers poignant reflections on the American Dream and the perils of excess. The characters' downward trajectory serves as a cautionary tale about the transient nature of wealth and the fragile interplay between love and ambition. Ultimately, the story reveals how dreams, once beautiful, can become damning in the harsh light of reality, leaving behind an emotional wreckage that is both compelling and tragic.

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