Book description
F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned (1922), is a devastating portrait of a generation of wealthy young Americans who struggle to find meaning and happiness in their lives. The sophisticated but emotionally fragile Anthony Patch enjoys an initially idyllic marriage to the beautiful Gloria Gilbert. But their intense romance turns sour as they waste their time and energy in decadent leisure and luxury. Their happiness comes to depend on gaining a vast inheritance from Anthony's grandfather, but they are stifled by their inner fears and are ill-prepared for the inevitable loss of youth and prosperity. Set amid the vibrant social and commercial world of New York in the early twentieth century, the novel expresses the promise and disillusionment of America at the start of the Jazz Age. This is the novel that confirmed Fitzgerald's status as the most celebrated young American writer of the Twenties. The author's exuberant and enchanting style is on full display, three years before the critical triumph of The Great Gatsby. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Acetic Princess
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Trixie
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ByteBard
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RiddleRanger
This app has made my commutes and long drives a source of joy and learning. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction ensures that my listening experience remains clear and enjoyable.
Despair
Kudos to the creators for crafting an app that understands audiobook lovers. With smooth playback and thoughtful design, it's a true companion for book enthusiasts. ๐๐ The adjustable playback speed is a revelation. It's like having a personal audiobook narrator at my pace. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
ButterQuest
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ManMaker
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Red Woman
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Moon Radar
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Light Lion
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Dark Burn
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Easy Sweep
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Blood Taker
I'm so grateful for this app โ it's like having a personal storyteller wherever I go. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my library look organized and professional. Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. This audiobook was neither good nor bad - simply average. The narrator's delivery was professional but uninspired, and the recording quality was clean though not exceptional. It provided satisfactory entertainment without standing out from similar titles.
Potato Sub
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Fiend Oblivion
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Zorkle Sporkle
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Whistler
ListenBook's extensive format support makes it the ultimate audiobook app for any audiobook lover. Noise reduction feature is magic. Now I can listen to recordings even in noisy settings.
Legacy
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SpellTansy
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Backstreet
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun and unique feature I can't get enough of. ListenBook Pro offers an unbeatable deal โ unlimited audiobook length and noise reduction. ListenBook has transformed my daily routine into an opportunity to learn, relax, and enjoy.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience