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The Beautiful and Damned

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Classics Fiction Romance Historical Fiction

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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3.75 (26.6K ratings)
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description 422 pages

The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 26.6K reader ratings. First published in 1922. The book spans 422 pages.

About The Beautiful and Damned

First published in 1922, The Beautiful and the Damned followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut, This Side of Paradise, thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose, here is the story of Harvard-educated, aspiring aesthete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune, their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveau riche, and the New York nightlife, as well as the ruinous effects of wild ambition, The Beautiful and the Damned achieved stature as one of Fitzgerald's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. Pocket Book's Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further read, and a unique visual essay composed of period photographs that help bring every word to life.

Detail Value
Author F. Scott Fitzgerald
Published 1922
Pages 422
Genres Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction
Average Rating 3.75 / 5.00
Total Ratings 26,597

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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26.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.75, The Beautiful and Damned is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.75
This Book
4.03
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Beautiful and Damned?

The Beautiful and Damned is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is The Beautiful and Damned worth reading?

Based on 26.6K reader ratings, The Beautiful and Damned has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Beautiful and Damned?

The Beautiful and Damned has 422 pages.

Who wrote The Beautiful and Damned?

The Beautiful and Damned was written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in 1922.

What is the ISBN for The Beautiful and Damned?

The ISBN-13 for The Beautiful and Damned is 9780743451500.0.

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