The story revolves around the character of Lois Frazier, a young woman from a wealthy family who becomes disillusioned with her privileged upbringing and the moral emptiness of her social circle. She begins an affair with a lower-class man, Howard, which sparks controversy among her friends and family. As Lois navigates this tumultuous relationship, she must confront the superficiality of her own world and the constraints placed upon her by societal expectations.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Coming-of-Age · 7 chapters