{"product_id":"9781420931570","title":"The Beautiful And Damned","description":"  \u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1922, \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful and the Damned\u003c\/i\u003e followed Fitzgerald's impeccable debut, \u003ci\u003eThis Side of Paradise,\u003c\/i\u003e thus securing his place in the tradition of great American novelists. Embellished with the author's lyrical prose, here is the story of Harvard-educated, aspiring aeshete Anthony Patch and his beautiful wife, Gloria. As they await the inheritance of his grandfather's fortune, their reckless marriage sways under the influence of alcohol and avarice. A devastating look at the nouveaux riches and New York nightlife, as well as the ruinous effects wild ambiion, \u003ci\u003eThe Beautiful and the Damned\u003c\/i\u003e achieved stature as one of Fitzgerzld's most accomplished novels. Its distinction as a classic endures to this day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Pocket Book's Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhaced for the contemporary reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further read, and a unique visual essay composed of period photographs that help bring every word to life.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Neeland Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47052765036784,"sku":"9781420931570","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781420931570_p0.jpg?v=1763737998","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781420931570","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}