This Side of Paradise

The story follows Amory Blaine, a young man from the Midwest with high aspirations, as he navigates life from boarding school to Princeton University. His romantic pursuits lead him to Isabelle Borgé, who ultimately rejects him. Amory's journey takes a turn when he serves in World War I, shaping his perspective on love and ambition. Upon returning, he becomes enamored with Rosalind Connage, a New York debutante, further exploring themes of love, loss, and the search for identity in a changing world.