This Side of Paradise | Criticism

  • Themes of Religion and Tradition in This Side of Paradise

    Trudell is a freelance writer with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. In the following essay, Trudell discusses the significance of Monsignor Darcy and the theme of religion and tradition in This Side of Paradise.

  • This Side of Paradise: The Dominating Intention

    In the following essay, Gross argues that, despite critical contention to the contrary, there is intent, unity, and force in This Side of Paradise if the novel is read as a bildungsroman.

  • A Chronicle of Youth By Youth

    In the following review, Bailey notes Fitzgerald’s youthful vigor and individual style, and calls This Side of Paradise “a convincing chronicle of youth by youth.”