The novel revolves around the life of Anthony Patch, a young man from a wealthy family, and his struggles with morality, identity, and the corrupting influence of wealth. The story follows Anthony's journey from his privileged upbringing to his disillusionment with the excesses of the wealthy elite, and ultimately, to his downfall.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1924 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Religious Fiction · 5 chapters