This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including social status, relationships and the disillusionment that afflicted many young Americans in the aftermath of the First World War. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 46-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Presentation of This Side of Paradise
• Summary of This Side of Paradise
• Character study
  • Amory Blaine
  • Monsignor Darcy
  • Rosalind Connage
• Analysis of This Side of Paradise
  • Narrative style and genre-bending
  • Relationships and egotism
  • The Lost Generation

About This Side of Paradise

This Side of Paradise is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s debut novel. It tells the story of Amory Blaine, a handsome young man from a wealthy family. He is firmly convinced that he should be at the top of the social hierarchy and does everything in his power to put himself there, resulting in a series of unfulfilling relationships and a growing sense of disillusionment. This Side of Paradise stands out for its striking depiction of upper-class America in the early 20^th century and for the way it skillfully blends prose and poetry to produce a highly original narrative.

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the most influential American authors of the 20^th century, and was part of the “Lost Generation”, a group of writers who rose to prominence in the wake of the First World War and also notably included Ernest Hemingway. Fitzgerald only published a handful of novels and achieved limited success during his lifetime, but his work is now considered to be an exemplary illustration of life in North America during the Jazz Age.