Tender is the Night (The Original 1934 Edition)
Love, Wealth, and Turmoil: An Exploration of the Jazz Age in ParisBy Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Length169h 10m
About this audiobook
Francis Scott Fitzgerald's "Tender is the Night" (1934) is a poignant exploration of the complexities of modern love set against the backdrop of the glamorous expatriate scene in 1920s Europe. The novel, renowned for its lyrical prose and rich characterizations, unfolds the tragic story of Dick Diver, a charming psychiatrist, and his wife Nicole, who struggles with mental illness. Fitzgerald masterfully examines themes of disillusionment, the decay of the American Dream, and the impact of wealth on personal relationships, all while employing a nonlinear narrative style that reflects both the characters' fragmented realities and the era's existential uncertainties. Fitzgerald, a prominent figure in the Jazz Age literary movement, drew from his own experiences navigating the turbulent social landscapes of the time. His life as an expatriate in France, alongside the tumultuous relationship with his wife Zelda, deeply informed the emotional texture of the novel. Fitzgerald'Äôs acute observations on the psyche of post-war America imbue the text with a profound sense of nostalgia and melancholy, establishing it as a critical commentary on the disillusionment that followed World War I. "Tender is the Night" is essential reading for those seeking a deeper understanding of the American literary canon and the complexities of human relationships. Fitzgerald's masterful prose invites readers to reflect on the fragility of love and ambition, making it a timeless work that resonates across generations. Dive into this exquisite narrative that captures the spirit of an era, and you'll find yourself forever changed.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length169 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Stories 1909–17. (pt. 1)
39Stories 1926–34. (pt. 6)
2Stories 1909–17. (pt. 2)
40Stories 1926–34. (pt. 7)
3This Side of Paradise. (pt. 1)
41Stories 1926–34. (pt. 8)
4This Side of Paradise. (pt. 2)
42Stories 1926–34. (pt. 9)
5This Side of Paradise. (pt. 3)
43Stories 1926–34. (pt. 10)
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6This Side of Paradise. (pt. 4)
44Stories 1926–34. (pt. 11)
7Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 1)
45Stories 1926–34. (pt. 12)
8Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 2)
46Stories 1926–34. (pt. 13)
9Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 3)
47Tender is the Night. (pt. 1)
10Stories 1920–25. (pt. 1)
48Tender is the Night. (pt. 2)
11Stories 1920–25. (pt. 2)
49Tender is the Night. (pt. 3)
12Stories 1920–25. (pt. 3)
50Tender is the Night. (pt. 4)
13Stories 1920–25. (pt. 4)
51Tender is the Night. (pt. 5)
14Stories 1920–25. (pt. 5)
52Tender is the Night. (pt. 6)
15The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 1)
53Taps at Reveille. (pt. 1)
16The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 2)
54Taps at Reveille. (pt. 2)
17The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 3)
55Taps at Reveille. (pt. 3)
18The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 4)
56Taps at Reveille. (pt. 4)
19The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 5)
57Taps at Reveille. (pt. 5)
20The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 6)
58Taps at Reveille. (pt. 6)
21Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 1)
59Stories 1935–40. (pt. 1)
22Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 2)
60Stories 1935–40. (pt. 2)
23Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 3)
61Stories 1935–40. (pt. 3)
24Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 4)
62Stories 1935–40. (pt. 4)
25Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 5)
63Stories 1935–40. (pt. 5)
26The Vegetable. (pt. 1)
64The Love of the Last Tycoon. (pt. 1)
27The Vegetable. (pt. 2)
65The Love of the Last Tycoon. (pt. 2)
28The Great Gatsby. (pt. 1)
66The Love of the Last Tycoon. (pt. 3)
29The Great Gatsby. (pt. 2)
67Stories 1941–. (pt. 1)
30The Great Gatsby. (pt. 3)
68Stories 1941–. (pt. 2)
31All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 1)
69The Pat Hobby Stories. (pt. 1)
32All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 2)
70The Pat Hobby Stories. (pt. 2)
33All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 3)
71Miscellaneous Writings. (pt. 1)
34Stories 1926–34. (pt. 1)
72Miscellaneous Writings. (pt. 2)
35Stories 1926–34. (pt. 2)
73Miscellaneous Writings. (pt. 3)
36Stories 1926–34. (pt. 3)
74Miscellaneous Writings. (pt. 4)
37Stories 1926–34. (pt. 4)
75Miscellaneous Writings. (pt. 5)
38Stories 1926–34. (pt. 5)
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