Flaming Youth

Published in 1920, 'Flaming Youth' by Samuel Hopkins Adams follows the lives of the wealthy Fentriss sisters and their mother as they navigate their quest for love in a suburban setting. Notable for its candid exploration of sexuality and relationships, the novel was considered scandalous at the time, prompting Adams to publish it under a pen name. F. Scott Fitzgerald remarked on its impact, noting that it challenged societal norms regarding women's morality. The book offers insights into the Jazz Age and the evolving concept of the 'new woman.'