The Beautiful and Damned

F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel is once again based on his relationship with Zelda. In this one, we meet Anthony Patch, a man who is climbing the social ladder, and is set to inherit a fortune from his tycoon father. The book centers around life in the Jazz Age and his relationship with his wife, Gloria. Once again, the characters are complex and well-drawn.

This Large Print Edition is presented in easy-to-read 16 point type.

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an accomplished writer who wrote novels primarily to impress the love of his life, Zelda, and to prove that he could support her. He married her shortly after his first novel, This Side of Paradise, was published. He’s best known for writing The Great Gatsby, which has been a massive bestseller since its first publication, and has been adapted for the movies numerous times.