Beautiful and Damned

First published in 1922,The Beautiful and the Damnedfollowed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut,This Side of Paradise,thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose, here is the story of Harvard-educated, aspiring aeshete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune, their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveaux riches and New York nightlife, as well as the ruinous effects wild ambiion,The Beautiful and the Damnedachieved stature as one of Fitzgerzld's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day.Pocket Book's Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhaced for the contemporary reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further read, and a unique visual essay composed of period photographs that help bring every word to life.Fitzgerald, F. Scott is the author of 'Beautiful and Damned ', published 2002 under ISBN 9780743451505 and ISBN 0743451503.