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eyesaremosaics · 7 months

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Jean Cocteau sculpting his own head in wire 1925

#jean cocteau #surrealism #surrealist art #lost generation #Paris 1920s

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cannedbluesblog · 3 months

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James McCudden WW1 British Flying Ace VC. The girl on the motorbike with him is his sister. He died in Auxi-le-Château, France, 1918 aged 23.

#James McCudden #WW1 #Flying Ace #1918 #Royal Flying Corps #aeroplane #biplane #Lost generation #the first world war

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artesserviuntvitae · 9 months

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Gerald Murphy. Wasp and Pear. 1929.

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mansnooziesmoosmutzel · 2 years

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“This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. It will try simply to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped shells, were destroyed by the war.”

Erich Maria Remarque (1898 - 1970)

#all quiet on the western front #erich maria remarque #very intense and shocking movie #2022 #based on the novel #horror of war #lost generation #loved kat and paul (paulchen) so much #100 years ago ... and it seems mankind hasn't learned from history #bitterly sad #Im Westen nichts Neues #AQOTWF #masterpiece

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antinatalistwhump · 1 year

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My body will outlive my soul, and I don’t think I can bear to endure that.

#spilled feelings #spilled ink #spilled thoughts #dark academia #academia #readables #excerpts #literature #poetry #anti hero #romantic academia #childhood #lost generation #romance academia #trauma #love #coping mechanism #light academia #family trauma

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charmquarkstrangequark · 1 year

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"Last summer, once or twice, when we weren't out risking our lives, we'd sat here in the evenings. We'd always said we should do it more, but it never happened - we were just too busy. Besides, none of us really knew what to do with relaxation; it was so much more natural to just go out and stab something."

#lockwood & co #lockwood and co #lockwood & co books #the creeping shadow #the problem with child soldiers is that they don't ever get to be children #The Problem and being agents is all they know #lost generation #It's supposed to be a calm moment for her but it strikes me as so sad #Flo Bones is the only one who isn't slave to the system #You me and herons Flo Let's do it #renew lockwood and co

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blueheartbookclub · 4 months

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The Green Light of Illusion: Unraveling the Enigma of The Great Gatsby

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is an intricate tapestry woven with the threads of illusion, reality, and the American Dream. Set against the extravagant backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, the novel unfolds through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a Yale graduate and veteran of World War I. Nick finds himself drawn into the enigmatic world of Jay Gatsby, a mysterious millionaire with an insatiable longing for the past and an unwavering pursuit of the unattainable Daisy Buchanan.

The novel is a vivid exploration of the Jazz Age, a period characterized by unprecedented economic prosperity, loosening social mores, and the pursuit of pleasure. Fitzgerald masterfully captures the excesses and superficialities of the time, using Gatsby's extravagant parties as a lens through which the emptiness of the era is exposed. The narrative subtly critiques the moral decay hidden beneath the glitz and glamour, revealing the fragility of societal values.

At the heart of the story is the elusive American Dream, personified by Gatsby's relentless quest for wealth and social status to win back Daisy, the embodiment of his idealized past. The green light at the end of Daisy's dock becomes a powerful symbol, representing both Gatsby's unattainable dreams and the broader illusion of the American Dream itself. Fitzgerald, with eloquence and insight, dissects the hollowness of the pursuit of material success and the ephemeral nature of happiness.

The characters in "The Great Gatsby" are meticulously crafted, each representing a facet of society during this tumultuous period. Gatsby, with his enigmatic persona, stands as a tragic figure emblematic of the illusions people construct to shield themselves from harsh realities. Daisy, a symbol of fleeting beauty and privilege, remains forever out of reach, a mirage that fuels Gatsby's relentless yearning.

Nick Carraway, the novel's narrator, serves as a moral compass, providing a lens through which the reader witnesses the moral decay and the disintegration of dreams. His observations and reflections paint a nuanced picture of the characters and the society they inhabit.

The prose in "The Great Gatsby" is a literary marvel. Fitzgerald's writing is both lyrical and incisive, capturing the essence of an era with a keen eye for detail. The novel's themes of illusion, disillusionment, and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal reverberate through the eloquent prose, making it a work of enduring significance.

"The Great Gatsby" is a timeless exploration of the complexities of the human spirit, societal expectations, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's critique of the Jazz Age resonates across generations, inviting readers to ponder the universal themes of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of dreams.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" is available in Amazon in paperback 13.99$ and hardcover 20.99$ editions.

Number of pages: 290

Language: English

Rating: 9/10

Link of the book!

Review By: King's Cat

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baceicjoey · 1 month

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I feel like Tumblr is so old school that it actually still is a thing, lol? I have had this account since, what, 2015 and never even used it, haha

xx Joey

#oldschool #thoughts #anime #ai art #lost generation #ace #lgbtqia #anime and manga #manga art

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blueheartbooks · 4 months

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The Green Light of Illusion: Unraveling the Enigma of The Great Gatsby