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Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)
1896
1940
Fitzgerald, Francis Scott Key
This Side of Paradise
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Side_of_Paradise
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"This Side of Paradise" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a novel that was likely written in the early 20th century, during the Jazz Age. The book explores themes of youth, love, and the search for identity through the experiences of the main character, Amory Blaine, who is a product of a wealthy but tumultuous family background. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Amory Blaine, the son of the charming but troubled Beatrice. As a child, Amory enjoys a life of privilege, traveling with his mother while experiencing a unique, albeit chaotic upbringing. His early education is heavily influenced by her sophisticated tastes and indulgences, leading to a complex character developing a sense of superiority and artistic aspirations. As he grows older, he struggles with feeling out of place among his peers and grapples with romantic encounters, academic pressures, and the societal expectations of young men in his position. The beginning sets the stage for Amory's journey of self-discovery in a world full of complexities and contradictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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