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1 online resource (806 pages) |
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EPUB |
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| Summary |
"Four unforgettable works by the author of The Great Gatsby -one of the greatest writers of America's Lost Generation. This Side of Paradise : Amory Blain experiences a childhood of worldly sophistication before a medical condition forces him to face reality. From prep school and Princeton University to the horrors of World War I, Blaine searches for his place in the world-a quest that personifies the struggles of his generation. The Beautiful and the Damned : The presumptive heir to an enormous fortune, Anthony Patch is a bon vivant of New York society. He and his wife, Gloria, live a life of extravagant pleasure until Anthony's inheritance disappears and the Great War breaks out, sending their glittering marriage on a disastrous downward spiral. Flappers and Philosophers : This collection of short stories includes the Jazz Age classic "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," in which an awkward young woman is transformed into a popular beauty by her jealous cousin. Other gems include "The Ice Palace," "The Cut-Glass Bowl," and "The Offshore Pirate." Tales of the Jazz Age : This short story collection includes "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the classic tale of a man who ages backwards, as well as "May Day," "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," and many others."-- Provided by Freading. |
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Social classes -- New York (State) -- Fiction.
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Avarice -- Fiction.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction.
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FICTION / Classics.
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Electronic books.
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| ISBN |
9781504065030 (epub) |
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9781504065030 |
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