Published when he was twenty-three years old, F. Scott Fitzgerald's
debut novel, This Side of Paradise, established him as the golden boy
of the dawning Jazz Age. As a chronicle of youth, no other literary work
remains as revealing--or as bitingly relevant.
This Side of Paradise chronicles the life of Amory Blaine, a handsome
and intelligent Midwesterner, from his childhood up through his early
twenties, navigating schooling, love, and war. It is written in three
parts: The Romantic Egotist, Interlude, and The Education of a
Personage.
This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives the reader important background
information
-A chronology of the author's life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical
context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own
interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group
interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's
experience
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