Tender Is the Night
Description
Set against the glittering backdrop of the French Riviera in the 1920s, this novel explores the tragic trajectory of Dick Diver, a promising psychiatrist whose life unravels as his marriage to the wealthy and troubled Nicole deteriorates. F. Scott Fitzgerald masterfully portrays the intoxicating allure of wealth and the corrosive effects of disillusionment, examining themes of love, madness, and the elusive nature of happiness. Through vivid prose and complex characters, the story delves into the psychological landscape of its protagonists, revealing the devastating consequences of compromised ideals and the slow erosion of a once-brilliant future.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon and Schuster
Published Jul 1, 1995
448 pages
ISBN: 9780684801544
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Apr 26, 2001
400 pages
ISBN: 9780141183596
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2018
368 pages
ISBN: 9780241341483
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Details
First Published
1934
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Tender Is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald.