Tender is the Night (eBook)

Autobiographical Novel

Francis Scott Fitzgerald (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
337 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654768123-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Tender is the Night," F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the intricate dynamics of love and ambition against the backdrop of the glamorous yet disillusioned expatriate life of the 1920s. The novel employs a lyrical and modernist style, marked by shifting perspectives and deep psychological insights, allowing readers to witness the gradual unraveling of the enigmatic Dick Diver and his wife, Nicole. Set along the French Riviera, Fitzgerald weaves a poignant narrative that critiques the American Dream, exposing the fragility of human relationships amidst the seductive allure of wealth and hedonism. Fitzgerald, undoubtedly influenced by his experiences among the affluent social circles of Europe, writes with a rawness that reflects his own struggles with identity, love, and artistic integrity. As he experienced his own tumultuous marriage to Zelda Sayre and witnessed the ravages of alcoholism, these themes seep into his portrayal of the Diver's tumult, making the novel both a personal and universal commentary on the existential dilemmas of the post-war generation. Readers seeking a profound exploration of the human condition will find "Tender is the Night" an essential addition to their literary collection. Fitzgerald'Äôs intricate characterizations and rich symbolism offer not only a narrative but a critical reflection on the costs of ambition and love, resonating with the timeless quest for meaning in a complex world.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
• Schlagworte: 1920s psychological drama • A Clockwork Orange • American expatriate fiction • American Literature • classic fiction • complex character dynamics • dysfunctional marriage narrative • Ernest Hemingway • French Riviera romance • F. Scott Fitzgerald • historical fiction classics • Jack Kerouac • Jazz Age • Jazz Age exploration • John Galsworthy • Literary Romance • Lost Generation • Lyrical Prose Style • mental health themes • Non-linear storytelling • Paris in literature • psychological fiction • Roaring Twenties • Save Me the Waltz • The Hours • The Way of Old Flesh • Thomas Wolfe • tragic love story • Virginia Woolf • William Faulkner