by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Author), Kermit Vanderbilt (Author)
This is Fitzgerald's second novel, published in 1922. The story displays that 'touch of disaster' which is at the centre of his work. Young, beautiful and wealthy, Gloria and Anthony want their marriage to be a 'live, glamorous performance'. Seemingly perfectly matched, their love begins to deteriorate as each discovers imperfections in the other. In a desperate search for happiness, they spend recklessly and live riotously, until the final crackup comes. In his portrayal of individualfailure, Fitzgerald illustrates the corrupting power of money and the fleeting nature of beauty. He explores a preoccupying theme - the need for illusion and the tragedy that springs from its inevitable breakdown.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 400
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Published: 29 Apr 1999
ISBN 10: 0141180870
ISBN 13: 9780141180878