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.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length169 hrs 10 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Stories 1909–17. (pt. 1)
26The Vegetable. (pt. 1)
2Stories 1909–17. (pt. 2)
27The Vegetable. (pt. 2)
3This Side of Paradise. (pt. 1)
28The Great Gatsby. (pt. 1)
4This Side of Paradise. (pt. 2)
29The Great Gatsby. (pt. 2)
5This Side of Paradise. (pt. 3)
30The Great Gatsby. (pt. 3)
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6This Side of Paradise. (pt. 4)
31All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 1)
7Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 1)
32All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 2)
8Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 2)
33All the Sad Young Men. (pt. 3)
9Flappers and Philosophers. (pt. 3)
34Stories 1926–34. (pt. 1)
10Stories 1920–25. (pt. 1)
35Stories 1926–34. (pt. 2)
11Stories 1920–25. (pt. 2)
36Stories 1926–34. (pt. 3)
12Stories 1920–25. (pt. 3)
37Stories 1926–34. (pt. 4)
13Stories 1920–25. (pt. 4)
38Stories 1926–34. (pt. 5)
14Stories 1920–25. (pt. 5)
39Stories 1926–34. (pt. 6)
15The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 1)
40Stories 1926–34. (pt. 7)
16The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 2)
41Stories 1926–34. (pt. 8)
17The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 3)
42Stories 1926–34. (pt. 9)
18The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 4)
43Stories 1926–34. (pt. 10)
19The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 5)
44Stories 1926–34. (pt. 11)
20The Beautiful and Damned. (pt. 6)
45Stories 1926–34. (pt. 12)
21Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 1)
46Stories 1926–34. (pt. 13)
22Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 2)
47Tender is the Night. (pt. 1)
23Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 3)
48Tender is the Night. (pt. 2)
24Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 4)
49Tender is the Night. (pt. 3)
25Tales of the Jazz Age. (pt. 5)
50Tender is the Night. (pt. 4)
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