Tender Is The Night Quiz

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- Published in 1934
- The novel is set in the 1920s
- It follows the story of Dick and Nicole Diver
- Dick Diver is a successful psychiatrist
- Nicole is a wealthy and beautiful socialite
- The story takes place in Europe, primarily in France and Switzerland
- The Divers' marriage starts to crumble due to their personal and emotional struggles
- The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and the corrupting influence of wealth
- It is partly based on Fitzgerald's own experiences and his relationship with his wife, Zelda
- The novel delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the consequences of unfulfilled desires
- Dick becomes infatuated with a young actress named Rosemary Hoyt
- The characters in the story are part of the expatriate community in Europe
- The novel examines the destructive nature of ambition and the pursuit of perfection
- It is known for its lyrical prose and vivid descriptions of the glamorous and decadent lifestyle of the Jazz Age
- Fitzgerald considered Tender Is the Night his most accomplished work
- The novel received mixed reviews upon its initial publication
- It was overshadowed by the success of Fitzgerald's earlier novel, The Great Gatsby
- In later years, Tender Is the Night gained recognition as a classic of American literature
- The story reflects the disillusionment and loss of innocence that characterized the post-World War I era
- Fitzgerald's own struggles with alcoholism and marital problems influenced the themes and characters in the novel.