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Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald - no description.
Edited and with an Introduction by Bryant Mangum Foreword by Roxana Robinson Benediction • Head and Shoulders • Bernice Bobs Her Hair • The Ice Palace • The Offshore Pirate • May Day • The Jelly Bean • The Diamond as Big as the Ritz • Winter Dreams • Absolution In the euphoric months before and after the publication of This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald, the flapper’s historian and poet laureate of the Jazz Age, wrote the ten stories that appear in this unique collection. Exploring characters and themes that would appear in his later works, such as The Beautiful and Damned and The Great Gatsby, these early selections are among the very best of Fitzgerald’s many short stories. This Modern Library Paperback Classic includes notes, an appendix of nonfiction essays by Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and their contemporaries, and vintage magazine illustrations.
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2024 · Prabhat Prakashan
Book 1: Step into the opulent world of the Jazz Age with “The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Fitzgerald's classic novel unravels the glamour, decadence, and tragedy of the American Dream. Through the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, the author explores themes of love, wealth, and the elusive pursuit of happiness, creating a timeless commentary on the Roaring Twenties. Book 2: Explore the darker side of wealth and excess with “The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Fitzgerald's novel delves into the lives of Anthony and Gloria Patch, a couple navigating the pitfalls of wealth, hedonism, and societal expectations. This introspective work offers a poignant reflection on the consequences of unrestrained ambition. Book 3: Experience the coming-of-age tale of Amory Blaine in “This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald.” Fitzgerald's debut novel captures the essence of youth, love, and disillusionment. Through Amory's journey, the author paints a vivid portrait of the post-World War I generation, exploring the evolving values and aspirations of the Lost Generation.