Tender is the night

"Tender is the Night" is a novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1934. The novel follows the lives of Dick and Nicole Diver, an American couple living on the French Riviera during the 1920s. Fitzgerald explores themes such as ambition, wealth, love and decadence through the couple's history.

The novel is divided into three parts and begins with the introduction of Dick and Nicole as a successful and enviably happy couple. Dick is a renowned psychoanalyst and Nicole is a beautiful wealthy woman. However, their relationship is threatened by the presence of Rosemary, a young actress who falls in love with Dick.

As the novel progresses, the relationship between Dick and Nicole is shown to deteriorate. Dick feels trapped by his career and extravagant lifestyle, while Nicole struggles with mental and emotional issues. Rosemary's presence becomes a catalyst for the couple's separation.

The third part of the novel takes place years later, when Dick and Nicole have separated and their lives have taken different directions. Dick has lost everything he built on the Riviera and is struggling to stay afloat. Nicole, for her part, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital.

"Tender is the Night" is a novel that explores the idea of the decadence of the upper class, as well as the fragility of human relationships. Fitzgerald uses the story of Dick and Nicole to show how wealth and success can lead to self-destruction, and how love can become a burden for the people who experience it.

Fitzgerald's prose is elegant and poetic, and the novel is a critique of the superficiality and artificiality of life in high society on the French Riviera during the 1920s. "Tender is the Night" is a literary masterpiece. modern and recommended reading for lovers of classic literature and for those interested in exploring social and psychological issues through fiction.