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First Edition, Second Printing. - A facsimile dustjacket housing the book, and was reproduced from the First American Scribners Printing in 1934. It retains the amazing colouring and has the price on the inner prelim. $2.50. The dustjacket is enclosed in a durable plastic sleeve for future protection. - I do not state on the dustjacket that it is a facsimile, nor do I put my business name on it. My facsimile dustjackets are as true a representation as possible of the originals, without modification. - The book is housed in a beautiful facsimile dustjacket reproduced from the First American Scribners Printing in 1934. It retains the amazing colouring and has the price on the inner prelim. $2.50. The dustjacket is enclosed in a durable plastic sleeve for future protection. - I do not state on the dustjacket that it is a facsimile, nor do I put my business name on it. My facsimile dustjackets are a true representation of the originals, without modification. - Grey/Brown cloth boards which are in a fairly good condition. The spine has lightened a little more than the front and rear board. There are a couple of small nicks in the cloth on the spine. Corners and spine edges are very lightly scuffed. The page block is firmly bound. Gilt/Gold decoration and lettering to the spine. The 408 pages are tightly bound. Browning throughout is age related. The long edge is rough cut and has a few intermittent chips to the edges, but never affects the text. The decorations by Edward Shenton throughout the book are absolutely amazing. - END - Our orders are shipped within 1 or 2 business days. - Thanks for your interest and I hope you like the book enough to buy it.

"Tender Is the Night" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1934, is a complex exploration of love, ambition, and the disintegration of a marriage set in the vibrant backdrop of the 1920s. The novel primarily follows Dick and Nicole Diver, an affluent American couple living in the French Riviera. Dick, a talented psychiatrist, and Nicole, his captivating wife, initially appear to lead a glamorous and charmed life, surrounded by wealth and luxury. However, beneath the surface, their relationship is deeply troubled. As the story unfolds, Fitzgerald delves into their pasts, exposing the cracks in their marriage. Nicole suffers from mental health issues stemming from a traumatic past, and Dick, though a respected doctor, becomes increasingly entangled in his patients' lives. Their relationship becomes strained as Dick's professional ethics and personal life intersect, blurring boundaries with his patients, including the young actress Rosemary Hoyt. The novel's narrative weaves through the decadence and excesses of the Jazz Age, exploring the disillusionment and moral decay that lie beneath the veneer of opulence. Fitzgerald portrays the hedonistic society of the era, reflecting on the emptiness and shallowness of wealth and social status. As Dick and Nicole's marriage disintegrates, Fitzgerald exposes the complexities of human emotions, the fragility of mental health, and the destructive nature of ambition. The novel explores themes of identity, self-destruction, and the struggle for authenticity in a world of superficiality. Through vivid and evocative prose, Fitzgerald paints a poignant picture of the human condition, grappling with love, loss, and the inability to escape one's past. "Tender Is the Night" is a profound exploration of the human psyche and a scathing critique of the societal norms prevalent during the roaring twenties. The novel's themes and character complexities resonate with readers, offering a reflection of universal struggles within relationships and the pursuit of happiness. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, "Tender Is the Night" has gained recognition as a significant work in American literature, revered for its depth, emotional resonance, and Fitzgerald's unparalleled storytelling prowess.