The Beautiful & Damned

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Set against the backdrop of Jazz Age New York, the story follows the tumultuous relationship between Gloria Gilbert, a self-absorbed dancer, and Anthony Patch, an heir to a fortune. Their passionate marriage begins to unravel under the weight of financial strain and societal pressures, revealing the pitfalls of their extravagant lifestyle. F. Scott Fitzgerald explores themes of decadence and the superficiality of wealth, capturing the essence of a changing social landscape through the lives of a young, glamorous couple.