This Side of Paradise (eBook, ePUB)
Youth, Love & Self-Discovery in the Dazzling Dawn of the Jazz Era
Übersetzer: Zengerink, Tim
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Have you ever wondered why self-discovery often begins with heartbreak?This Side of Paradise is more than a coming-of-age story-it's a portrait of a generation teetering on the edge of transformation. In his debut novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald introduces us to Amory Blaine, a charming, intelligent, and often arrogant young man raised to believe he is destined for greatness. As Amory moves from prep school to Princeton, and into the arms of several romances, he faces one disillusionment after another that forces him to question everything he thought he knew.Set against the backdrop of post-World W...
Have you ever wondered why self-discovery often begins with heartbreak?
This Side of Paradise is more than a coming-of-age story-it's a portrait of a generation teetering on the edge of transformation. In his debut novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald introduces us to Amory Blaine, a charming, intelligent, and often arrogant young man raised to believe he is destined for greatness. As Amory moves from prep school to Princeton, and into the arms of several romances, he faces one disillusionment after another that forces him to question everything he thought he knew.
Set against the backdrop of post-World War I America, the novel explores the clash between youthful idealism and harsh reality. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the emotional and philosophical evolution of a young man searching for purpose in a changing world.
With themes of ambition, privilege, lost love, and the intellectual yearning for authenticity, This Side of Paradise remains deeply relevant, offering a poetic yet unflinching look at the price of growth and the loss of innocence.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Edition:
- A Brilliant Study of Youthful Idealism - Dive into the mind of Amory Blaine, a character as fascinating as he is flawed.
- Jazz Age Romance and Disillusionment - Witness the unraveling of young love under the weight of ambition and ego.
- The Rise of a Literary Icon - Experience the debut that launched Fitzgerald's career and redefined American literature.
- Themes That Still Resonate - Explore identity, class, self-worth, and the eternal struggle for meaning.
- A Lyrical and Accessible Translation - This modernized edition preserves Fitzgerald's elegance while making his ideas more approachable for today's reader.
If you've ever questioned your place in the world, or sought meaning in the chaos of ambition and heartbreak, This Side of Paradise offers timeless insight into what it means to grow up.
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