This Side of Paradise

Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, the narrative follows Amory Blaine from his privileged childhood to the disillusionment of his early twenties. As a Princeton student, he explores literature and romance, but ultimately grapples with the moral decay and social ambition that permeate post-World War I America. Through Amory's journey, the novel delves into themes of youth, identity, and the pursuit of meaning in a rapidly changing society.