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F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tender Is the Night

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"Tender is the Night" is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1934. The story is set in the French Riviera and the Swiss Alps, and it follows the lives of a group of expatriate Americans, including the wealthy and charismatic Dick Diver and his beautiful wife Nicole. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and the corrupting influence of wealth and privilege. It is a complex and psychologically rich work that delves into the inner lives of its characters, revealing their desires, fears, and insecurities. At its heart, "Tender is the Night" is a tragic love story, as the marriage of Dick and Nicole begins to unravel due to Dick's infidelity and Nicole's mental health issues. The novel also explores the impact of the past on the present, as the characters grapple with their memories and the choices they have made. Fitzgerald's prose is lush and evocative, capturing the beauty and glamour of the French Riviera, as well as the darker undercurrents that lie beneath the surface. The novel is also notable for its exploration of the role of the artist in society, as Dick Diver struggles to maintain his identity and integrity in the face of wealth and success. "Tender is the Night" is a complex and nuanced work that rewards close reading and reflection. It is a novel that grapples with some of the most profound and enduring questions of human experience, and it remains a classic of modern literature.

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