Tender Is the Night - The Original 1934 Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Jazz Age Psychological Tragedy of Expatriate Glamour, Marriage, and Decline on the RivieraBy Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Length14h 19m
About this audiobook
Tender Is the Night - The Original 1934 Edition presents Fitzgerald's most ambitious study of glamour, fracture, and moral exhaustion in the interwar years. Set chiefly on the Riviera and in Europe's privileged enclaves, the novel follows Dick and Nicole Diver as charm, wealth, illness, and desire corrode an apparently radiant life. In its original chronological design, the book unfolds with psychological breadth and elegiac lyricism, belonging to the modernist tradition of social diagnosis while retaining Fitzgerald's distinctive musical prose and tragic sense of beauty. Francis Scott Fitzgerald wrote from intimate knowledge of the world he depicts: expatriate luxury, artistic aspiration, marital strain, and the seductive instability of the Jazz Age's aftermath. His life with Zelda Fitzgerald, including her mental illness and their years in Europe, deeply informs the novel's treatment of psychiatry, dependency, performance, and decline. Published after The Great Gatsby, it reveals a mature writer turning personal anguish into a wide cultural anatomy. This edition is recommended for readers seeking Fitzgerald beyond the familiar brilliance of Gatsby. It rewards those interested in modernism, psychological fiction, and the collapse of American innocence abroad, offering a haunting portrait of love, privilege, and irreversible loss.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Mystery and Thriller
Length14 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Tender Is the Night - The Original 1934 Edition (Annotated)
9Book II. (pt. 1)
2Introduction
10Book II. (pt. 2)
3Synopsis
11Book III. (pt. 1)
4Historical Context
12Book III. (pt. 2)
5Author Biography
13Analysis
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6Tender is the Night.
14Reflection
7Book I. (pt. 1)
15Memorable Quotes
8Book I. (pt. 2)
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