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Fitzgerald's first novel, reprinted in the handsome Everyman's Library series of literary classic, uses numerous formal experiments to tell the story of Amory Blaine, as he grows up during the crazy years following the First World War. It also contains a new introduction by Craig Raine that describes critical and popular reception of the book when it came out in 1920.
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A vivid exploration of post-WWI youth and identity.
Who is this book for?
This Side Of Paradise is a compelling dive into the jazz age and the restless youth of the early 20th century. Fitzgerald's sharp observations and experimental narrative style make it a captivating read for anyone interested in the era's culture and the complexities of young love and ambition. If you're curious about how the Roaring Twenties shaped a generation, this novel offers timeless insights wrapped in beautiful prose.