The Beautiful and Damned

This is one of the greatest American novels, a flawless work of art from the golden age of American literature, when Fitzgerald's star was in ascendancy, and he wrote at the zenith of his genius. Set in New York society in 1922, this classic story follows the fortunes of Gloria and Anthony Patch as they battle to save their marriage against all odds. The author's brilliance comes across on every page as he paints an intricate portrait of two people destined for tragedy but determined not to fall prey to fortune's whims. A magnificent novel by one of history's finest writers, The Beautiful and the Damned presents an unforgettable picture of an age and a city gone by.