The Ice Palace
The story revolves around a romantic triangle between Sally Carrol Happer, Harry Bellamy, and Anson Hunter. Sally, a beautiful and charming woman from the Midwest, becomes engaged to Harry, but she also attracts the attention of Anson, a wealthy and sophisticated New Yorker. As Sally navigates her feelings for both men, she must confront the differences between her small-town upbringing and the luxurious world of New York City's elite.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Southern Gothic, Romance · 6 chapters · 10,609 words
First lines
The sunlight dripped over the house like golden paint over an art jar, and the freckling shadows here and there only intensified the rigor of the bath of light. The Butterworth and Larkin houses flanking were entrenched behind great stodgy trees; only the Happer house took the full sun, and all day long faced the dusty road-street with a tolerant kindly patience. This was the city of Tarleton in southernmost Georgia, September afternoon.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Southern Gothic, Romance, Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction
- Length: 10,609 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 341 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The narrative focuses on character development, introspection, and the exploration of complex themes such as identity, belonging, and the tension between tradition and modernity.
- Southern Gothic — The setting in the South, along with themes of decay, nostalgia, and the exploration of social issues, aligns with Southern Gothic conventions.
- Romance — The central relationship between Sally Carrol and Clark, along with her romantic entanglement with Harry, drives the plot and explores themes of love and desire.
- Coming-of-Age — Sally Carrol's journey reflects her struggle with personal growth and the desire to escape her small-town life for broader experiences.
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Romance · Tragedy · American Literature · Classic · 20th Century · Novel · Fiction · Drama · Social Class · Wealth · Materialism · Morality