This Side of Paradise is a novel about post-World War I youth and their morality. Amory Blaine is a young Princeton University student with an attractive face and an interest in literature. His greed and desire for social status warp the theme of love weaving through the story.

This Side of Paradise was Fitzgerald's first novel, and its instant success made him famous. The Beautiful and Damned was Fitzgerald's second novel, and describes the beginning of what became known as 'The Jazz Age'.

This Side of Paradise&The Beautiful and Damned(2 BOOKS)This Side of Paradise"Book One: The Romantic Egotist"-The novel centers on Amory Blaine, a young Midwesterner who, convinced that he has an exceptionally promising future, attends boarding school and later Princeton University. He leaves behind his eccentric mother Beatrice and befriends a close friend of hers, Monsignor Darcy. While at Princeton he goes back to Minneapolis where he re-encounters Isabelle Borgé, a young lady whom he met as a little boy, and starts a romantic relationship with her at Princeton he repeatedly writes ever more flowery poems but they become disenchanted with each after meeting again at his prom."Book Two: The Education of a Personage"-After the war, Amory Blaine falls in love with a New York debutante named Rosalind Connage. Because he is poor, however, this relationship collapses as well; Rosalind decides to marry a wealthy man instead. A devastated Amory is further crushed to learn that his mentor Monsignor Darcy has died. The book ends with Amory's iconic lament, "I know myself, but that is all"The Beautiful and DamnedThe Beautiful and Damned tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1910s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoon's fortune, and his courtship and relationship with his wife Gloria Gilbert. It describes his brief service in the Army during World War I, and the couple's post-war partying life in New York, and his later alcoholism.Toward the end of the novel, Fitzgerald sums up the plot and his intentions in writing it somewhat, even referencing his own first novel, when a financially successful writer friend tells Anthony.

Selected Work of F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Beautiful and Damned/ This Side of Paradise/ Greatest Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald) (Set of 3 Books) Vol-1 by F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Beautiful and Damned: Immerse yourself in F. Scott Fitzgerald's riveting novel "The Beautiful and Damned." This tale of love, ambition, and self-destruction follows the lives of Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife Gloria as they navigate the seductive allure of wealth, the Jazz Age, and the consequences of their choices. This Side of Paradise: Journey into the world of Amory Blaine as he seeks love, success, and a sense of belonging in the post-World War I era. F. Scott Fitzgerald's debut novel "This Side of Paradise" explores the aspirations and disillusionments of the Lost Generation, leaving readers contemplating the complexities of youth and identity. Greatest Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: Delight in a curated selection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's greatest short stories. From the iconic "The Great Gatsby" to other timeless classics, this collection showcases Fitzgerald's keen insight into human nature and the societal shifts of his time. This set of three books by F. Scott Fitzgerald presents a captivating assortment of his works, reflecting the essence of the Jazz Age and the complexities of the human spirit. Fitzgerald's prose, infused with beauty and poignancy, captures the dreams and struggles of a generation seeking meaning and fulfillment. Whether you are an admirer of Fitzgerald's literary genius or embarking on an exploration of his writings, this collection promises to transport you to a bygone era filled with both allure and melancholy. Experience the brilliance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's storytelling through "The Beautiful and Damned," "This Side of Paradise," and "Greatest Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald."

‘A psychologically smart debut that swathes teen desire and friendship in mystery and mirth’ Observer ‘Like a twisted Malory Towers or maybe a cosmic version of ‘Heathers’’ Daily Mail ‘Funny, whip-smart and transcendently wise’ Jenny Offill ‘The love child of Donna Tartt and Tana French’ Chloe Benjamin

a young man of great promise marries into wealth, but beneath the golden surface lie alcoholism, debt, insecurity, and in Fitzgerald's particular case, the mental instability of his beautiful, unconventional wife, Zelda. Many of the photos in this volume

If the 'Roaring Twenties' are remembered as the era of 'flaming youth', it was F. Scott Fitzgerald who lit the fire. His semi-autobiographical first novel, This Side of Paradise, became an instant best-seller and established an image of seemingly carefree, party-mad young men and women out to create a new morality for a new, post-war America. It traces the early life of Amory Blaine from the end of prep school through Princeton to the start of an uncertain career in New York City. This volume has an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, this book offers hours of pleasure to readers young and old and is an indispensable cornerstone for any home library.