This Side of Paradise (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417907861)

This Side of Paradise is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that tells the story of Amory Blaine, a young man from a wealthy family who is trying to find his place in the world. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows Amory from his childhood through his years at Princeton University and into adulthood.Throughout the book, Amory struggles with his identity and his relationships with women. He falls in love with several women, including Rosalind Connage, a wealthy and beautiful debutante, and Eleanor Savage, a free-spirited artist. Amory also grapples with his own ambition and desire for success, as he tries to make a name for himself as a writer.The novel is often seen as a reflection of the post-World War I era, as it explores themes of disillusionment, social change, and the search for meaning in a rapidly evolving world. Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by his use of vivid imagery and his ability to capture the mood and atmosphere of the time.Overall, This Side of Paradise is a classic coming-of-age story that offers a glimpse into the world of the early 20th century and the struggles of a young man trying to find his place in it.1920. Fitzgerald is considered one of the most gifted serious writers of his generation. He became known for his novels and stories of the 1920s; he called it the Jazz Age and described it as a new generation grown up to find all Gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken. This Side of Paradise is a description of life at Princeton among the glittering, bored, and disillusioned post-World War I lost generation, and is the novel that rocketed Fitzgerald to stardom. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
ISBN-10: 141790786X
ISBN-13: 9781417907861
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2004
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 14
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 106148 / This Side of Paradise