#extravagance

[shewhoworshipscarlin]

Velvet evening gown by Molyneaux, 1930, Paris.

[mrs-trophy-wife]

[socialjusticeinamerica]

🤢

This is obscene.

[gennsoup]

But I love extravagance, And wanting it has handed down The glitter and glamour of the sun As my inheritance.

Sappho, But I love extravagance

[mothprincess]

obsessed w dilara findikoglu atm bc of the extravagant fantasy in her works. like....... come on...............

[whats-in-a-sentence]

Elite, mostly male, thinkers remained convinced that men should be paid more than women, and the government passed the 1834 new Poor Law on that assumption:

It is clearly a waste of strength, a superfluous extravagance, (an economic blunder) to employ a powerful and costly machine to do work which can be as well done by a feebler and a cheaper one. Women and girls are less costly operatives than men . . . what they can do with equal efficiency it is therefore wasteful and foolish, economically considered, to set a man to do. By employing the cheaper labour, the article is supplied to the public at a smaller cost and therefore the demand for the article is increased.

"Normal Women: 900 Years of Making History" - Philippa Gregory

[asoiafreadthru]

A Game of Thrones, Eddard IV

“I will speak with His Grace,” Ned said. “This tourney is an extravagance the realm cannot afford.”

“Speak to him as you will,” Lord Renly said, “we had still best make our plans.”

“Another day,” Ned said. Perhaps too sharply, from the looks they gave him.

He would have to remember that he was no longer at Winterfell, where only the king stood higher; here, he was but first among equals.

“Forgive me, my lords,” he said in a softer tone. “I am tired.

“Let us call a halt for today and resume when we are fresher.” He did not ask for their consent, but stood abruptly, nodded at them all, and made for the door.

[random-xpressions]

There's no extravagance in my love, whatever is offered is still less...

Random question

[blueheartbookclub]

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

[shallcarvemaam]

[philosophybitmaps]

[blueheartbooks]

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

[lamarchesacasati]

Marchesa Luisa Casati spent recklessly and, beyond the sums she lavished on her wardrobe, she hosted parties of astounding extravagance. Many were held at the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, but the one that entered Venetian folklore was the 18th-century costume ball for which Luisa took over the whole of Piazza San Marco, hiring 200 black servants, all dressed by Leon Bakst, to hold back the watching public.

Christie’s

[gramarobin]

Every chance I get, I will continue to say it - Tax the church! So many people could have been helped with the tithe money spent on this crap! Even if they're knockoffs, I thought christians were supposed to avoid the appearance of evil things like being "worldy" greed and gluttony!?

[jennifersblog-en]

Ok, what will I create now?