Bright Young People: The Lost Generation of London's Jazz Age, (Paperback)

from mjs1228

This is the story of a group of privileged young people who captivated the London press with their antics in the 1920s. It starts out slow - Taylor actually spends a chapter pondering why they were called the "Bright Young People." Once it kicks into gear, around chapter 4, it's quite enjoyable a...

from nigeyb

I thoroughly enjoyed this moving and informative account of the 1920s British band of pleasure-seeking bohemians and blue blooded socialites that comprised the "Bright Young People". D.J. Taylor's fascinating book explores the main events and the key players, throughout the 1920s, 1930s, World Wa...

from Kasthu

Bright Young People is the story of a particular group of young people who lived in London in the 1920s and '30s. Born at around the turn of the century, they were well connected and, for the most part, wealthy. They were known for the outrageous lifestyles they led, holding themed parties until ...

from NellieMc

Very interesting history in the terms of catching the feeling, ambience, and mood of the times. But I kept wanting the author to tell me why these vapid people were important enough to spend time with. I enjoyed it, but I couldn't help feeling that there were other books I would have enjoyed more...