The Beautiful and Damned (1922) by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a tragic exploration of wealth, ambition, and the decline of the American elite in the Jazz Age. The novel follows Anthony Patch, a privileged but aimless Harvard graduate, and his beautiful wife, Gloria Gilbert, as they chase a life of luxury and leisure in New York City. Expecting a vast inheritance, they indulge in extravagance and idleness, only to be consumed by disillusionment, alcoholism, and financial ruin. Fitzgerald’s sharp prose critiques the moral decay beneath the glittering surface of high society, portraying the destructive consequences of entitlement and wasted potential.
The Easton Press edition presents the novel as a finely bound collector’s piece, often featuring a leather cover, gilt-edged pages, and satin ribbon markers—making it a luxurious tribute to Fitzgerald’s classic work.
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