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Fitzgerald's ironic epigraph to The Beautiful and the Damned exemplifies his attitude toward the young, rootless post-World War I generation. Fitzgerald here once again displays a wariness of the upper classes - "an abiding distrust, and animosity toward the leisure class, not the conviction of a revolutionist but the smoldering hatred of a peasant."
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A critique of wealth and decadence in post-WWI America.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in the Jazz Age's social fabric and to explore Fitzgerald's sharp critique of the leisure class, this book offers a compelling dive. It captures the allure and despair of the idealistic young and the decadence that ultimately leads to their downfall. This novel is especially captivating if you enjoy nuanced characters and biting social commentary.
