“Very few of the people who accentuate the futility of life remark the futility of themselves. Perhaps they think that in proclaiming the evil of living they somehow salvage their own worth from the ruin - but they don't, even you and I.”
Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work
The Beautiful and Damned: American Literature
F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Beautiful and Damned' is a classic of American literature, depicting the tragic downfall of a seemingly perfect couple amidst the excesses of the Roaring Twenties. The novel delves into themes of decadence, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness in a rapidly changing society. more
Author
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, renowned for his works that encapsulate the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. His most celebrated novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' is a critical and commercial success, reflecting the themes of the American Dream and the decline of the American upper class. more
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