A young man's coming-of-age at Princeton and in society, marked by romance, ambition, and post-war disillusionment.
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A young man's coming-of-age at Princeton and in society, marked by romance, ambition, and post-war disillusionment.
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"I hope something happens. I'm restless as the devil and have a horror of getting fat or falling in love and growing domestic." -F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise This Side of Paradise is the debut novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1920. The book examines the lives and morality of post-World War I youth. Its protagonist Amory Blaine is an attractive student at Princeton University who dabbles in literature. The novel explores the theme of love warped by greed and status seeking...
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Several romantic relationships with kissing and emotional intimacy; no explicit sexual content
Violence & gore
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No graphic violence depicted
Profanity
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Mild period-appropriate language with occasional stronger words
Substance use
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Social drinking and parties among college students; not glamorized as central theme
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted
Religious content
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Protagonist explores faith, philosophy, and spirituality throughout the narrative
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Social commentary on class, wealth, and post-war generational shifts
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Brief mentions of emotional hardship and loss; no graphic abuse or assault
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