Four unforgettable works by the author of The Great Gatsby--one of the greatest writers of America's Lost Generation.   This Side of Paradise: Amory Blain experiences a childhood of worldly sophistication before a medical condition forces him to face reality. From prep school and Princeton University to the horrors of World War I, Blaine searches for his place in the world--a quest that personifies the struggles of his generation.   The Beautiful and the Damned: The presumptive heir to an enormous fortune, Anthony Patch is a bon vivant of New York society. He and his wife, Gloria, live a life of extravagant pleasure until Anthony's inheritance disappears and the Great War breaks out, sending their glittering marriage on a disastrous downward spiral.   Flappers and Philosophers: This collection of short stories includes the Jazz Age classic "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," in which an awkward young woman is transformed into a popular beauty by her jealous cousin. Other gems include "The Ice Palace," "The Cut-Glass Bowl," and "The Offshore Pirate."   Tales of the Jazz Age: This short story collection includes "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," the classic tale of a man who ages backwards, as well as "May Day," "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," and many others.