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F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby

Often considered Fitzgerald's masterpiece, 'The Great Gatsby' is a classic American novel that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream. The story is set in the Roaring Twenties and follows the life of mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby as he tries to win back the love of his life, Daisy Buchanan.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

This Side of Paradise

Fitzgerald's debut novel, 'This Side of Paradise' follows the life of Amory Blaine, a young man who grows up in the early 20th century and comes of age during World War I. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and the loss of innocence.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Tender Is the Night

Set in the South of France in the 1920s, 'Tender is the Night' tells the story of the disintegration of the marriage between Nicole Diver, a wealthy heiress, and her husband, Dick, a successful psychiatrist. The novel explores themes of mental illness, addiction, and the darker side of the American Dream.

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

Set in the 1920s, 'The Sun Also Rises' follows a group of American and British expatriates as they travel from Paris to Pamplona, Spain, to watch the running of the bulls. The novel explores themes of love, death, and the disillusionment of the post-World War I generation.

Ernest Hemingway

A Farewell To Arms

Based on Hemingway's own experiences as an ambulance driver during World War I, 'A Farewell to Arms' tells the story of Frederic Henry, an American ambulance driver, and Catherine Barkley, an English nurse, as they fall in love against the backdrop of the war.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

Set in New York City in the 1870s, 'The Age of Innocence' tells the story of Newland Archer, a wealthy lawyer, and his engagement to May Welland, a young woman from a prominent family. However, when May's cousin, the Countess Ellen Olenska, returns to New York after a long absence, Newland finds himself torn between his duty to his fiancée and his attraction to the Countess.

Edith Wharton

The House of Mirth

Set in New York City in the early 20th century, 'The House of Mirth' tells the story of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is determined to marry well and secure her place in society. However, when she becomes embroiled in a series of scandals, she finds herself ostracized and struggling to survive.

Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Set in Europe in the late 19th century, 'The Portrait of a Lady' tells the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who inherits a large fortune and sets out to explore the world. However, when she marries a man she doesn't truly love, she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage and must navigate the complexities of European society.

Henry James

Washington Square

Set in New York City in the mid-19th century, 'Washington Square' tells the story of Catherine Sloper, a young woman who is courted by a fortune-hunting suitor. However, when her father, a wealthy doctor, discovers the suitor's true intentions, he forbids the marriage and Catherine must choose between her own happiness and her duty to her family.

Henry James

The Bostonians

Set in Boston in the late 19th century, 'The Bostonians' tells the story of Olive Chancellor, a wealthy and influential woman who becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement. However, when she takes in a young cousin, Verena Tarrant, who is a talented speaker and advocate for women's rights, she finds herself in competition with a southern gentleman, Basil Ransom, who also has feelings for Verena.

Edith Wharton

The Custom of the Country

Set in New York City in the early 20th century, 'The Custom of the Country' tells the story of Undine Spragg, a young woman from the Midwest who is determined to marry into high society. However, when she sets her sights on the wealthy Ralph Marvell, she finds herself in conflict with his family and must navigate the complexities of New York society in order to achieve her goals.