The Beautiful and Damned

About “The Beautiful and Damned”

First published in 1922, The Beautiful and Damned is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It follows the story of Anthony Patch, a Harvard-educated man and his wife, Gloria. As they wait for Anthony's grandfather's inheritance, their marriage suffers from alcohol and greed. The novel explores the lifestyle of the newly rich, the nightlife of New York, and the consequences of ambition. It is considered one of Fitzgerald's most accomplished works and remains a classic. The Enriched Classics edition includes critical perspectives, suggestions for further reading, and a visual essay with period photographs.