Tender is the Night

Set in the glamorous and tumultuous world of the 1920s, the narrative follows Dick Diver, a charming psychiatrist, and his wife Nicole, who struggles with mental illness. Their complex relationship unfolds against a backdrop of wealth and decadence, revealing themes of love, ambition, and disillusionment. Fitzgerald's exploration of the American expatriates in Europe provides a poignant commentary on the fragility of dreams and the human condition, making it a significant work in American literature.