This Side of Paradise

<p>Amory Blaine, a wealthy Midwestern boy set on rejecting his upbringing, turns his ambitions to the elite society of the east coast. But as Blaine progresses through a sequence of romantic attachments, the life he longs for continues to elude him. Fitzgerald's debut novel examines the way in which greed, money, and the lust for power can corrupt life, love, and human relationships.<br><br>This <b>elegant pocket-sized gift edition </b>has real collector's appeal; featuring the classic; unabridged text; a<b> facsimile of Fitzgerald's signature</b> on the title page; <b>gold</b> <b>gilded page edges </b>and <b>beautifully designed endpapers</b>. Part of the <i>Arcturus</i> <i>Ornate Classics</i> series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.<br><br> <b>ABOUT THE SERIES: </b><i>Arcturus Ornate Classics</i> are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.</p>