"The Beautiful and Damned" is a novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1922. It explores the lives of a young couple, Anthony Patch and Gloria Gilbert, as they navigate the excesses and challenges of the Jazz Age. The story delves into themes of wealth, ambition, and the fleeting nature of happiness. The narrative highlights the couple's glamorous lifestyle, marked by parties and social gatherings, but also reveals the underlying struggles and disillusionment they face. As their fortunes decline, the novel examines the impact of societal expectations and personal choices on their relationship and individual identities.