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This Side of Paradise

Book • 1920

F. Scott Fitzgerald

This Side of Paradise chronicles the life of Amory Blaine from his childhood through his early twenties.

The novel is divided into three sections: 'Book One: The Romantic Egotist,' 'Interlude,' and 'Book Two: The Education of a Personage.

' It follows Amory's experiences at Princeton University, his service in World War I, and his subsequent struggles with love, identity, and social class.

The book is known for its experimental narrative structure, which includes poetry, letters, and stream-of-consciousness sections.

It reflects the themes of the 'Lost Generation,' exploring the disillusionment and moral ambiguity of the post-war era.

Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

Steven Pressfield

Mike Palindrome

Stephen J. Whitfield

Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

when discussing F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing reflecting the anxieties of the 1920s generation.

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Mentioned by

Walter Kirn

when talking about his experience at Princeton, referring to it as Princeton's most romantic portrayal.

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Mentioned by

Konstantin Kisin

when discussing the mindset of the post-war generation.

Why Young Men Feel Lost - Connor Tomlinson

Mentioned by

Jameson Olsen

as the author of *This Side of Paradise*, from which the epigraph of *The Great Gatsby* is taken.

The Great Gatsby

Mentioned by

James Altucher

as a writer whose first novel, "This Side of Paradise", is stylistically similar to

Steven Pressfield

's "Government Cheese".

Steven Pressfield | Writing Lessons from the Master

Mentioned by

Kristy Whaley

as F. Scott Fitzgerald's first book, noting it as more honest than his later works.

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Mentioned by

Mike Palindrome

as one of his favorite novels.

666 "Winter Dreams" by F. Scott Fitzgerald (with Mike Palindrome) | My Last Book with Lev Grossman

Mentioned by

Stephen J. Whitfield

and

Louis Menand

in a discussion about the literary lineage of disaffected youth in literature.

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Mentioned by

Whit Stillman

as the book that had the biggest impact on his life when he was falling for a glamorous rich girl.

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Mentioned by

Sash Bischoff

when discussing the inspiration for her novel.

PAW Book Club: ‘Sweet Fury’ by Sash Bischoff ’09

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