F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The first short story collection by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "Flappers and Philosophers" was originally published in 1920. The eight stories of the collection are set in the era for which the author is best known, the Jazz Age, a term Fitzgerald himself coined. While perhaps best known for his novels, Fitzgerald was a prolific and accomplished short story writer and found the most fame and fortune during his career in writing short stories for magazines,...
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El Gran Gatsby de F. Scott Fitzgerald es una poderosa exploración del sueño americano, la decadencia de la élite y la ilusión de la riqueza como sinónimo de felicidad. Ambientada en los años 20, la novela sigue la vida del enigmático Jay Gatsby, cuya obsesión por el amor perdido de Daisy Buchanan lo lleva a construir una existencia rodeada de lujo y fiestas deslumbrantes. A través de la mirada de Nick Carraway, Fitzgerald retrata un mundo...
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Story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan, of lavish parties on Long Island at a time when The New York Times noted "gin" was the national drink and sex the national obsession. --From publisher description.
The narrative of Gatsby's quixotic passion for Daisy Buchanan. The pair meet five years before the novel begins, when Daisy is a legendary young Louisville beauty and Gatsby an impoverished officer....
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This classic novel, first published in 1920, tells the story of Amory Blaine's moral education and sexual awakening, brilliantly capturing the rhythms of postwar America and the spirit of a generation dedicated to the pursuit of excitement, sophistication, and success.
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A brilliant, sharp-edged novel of the Jazz Age by its most famous chronicler With his impeccable lineage and Harvard education, twenty-five-year-old Anthony Patch is one of the sparkling lights of New York society. The presumptive heir to an enormous fortune, he marries the tempestuous Kansas City socialite Gloria Gilbert, and the two embark on a life of wild extravagance and profligate pleasure, assuming that whatever they cannot afford today they...
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Jim Powell can't help but be defined as a "jelly-bean"-a man who spends his life in a state of idleness. Not particularly sociable and ill at ease around women, Jim decides to dedicate his life to his work. Yet, after returning from service in the First World War, Jim meets an old classmate by chance, and through him, may evolve into something more than just a jelly-bean. "The Jelly-Bean" references the locale and some of the characters that were...
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A este lado del paraíso, novela debutante del autor, es una obra que narra la búsqueda de identidad del joven Amory Blaine. Con sus aspiraciones intelectuales y artísticas, Amory debe ir descubriendo el tipo de hombre en el que se quiere convertir, enfrentándose a desafíos amorosos, sociales y existenciales en una América que se encuentra a principios del siglo XX. Perteneciente a la Generación Perdida, Fitzgerald capta la esencia, reflejando...
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Short, witty and exciting collection of short stories, "Tales of the Jazz Age" is by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, the author of 'The Great Gatsby'. Divided into three parts, the tales are grouped into serious stories, non-sensical narratives, and fantasies. Among the most famous stories are the greedy and sinister 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz', the utterly amusing and ridiculous 'The Camel's Back', and the intriguing 'The Curious Case of Benjamin...
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Considered one of the author's greatest short stories, 'Winter Dreams' tells the tale of young Dexter Green as he desperately tries to become rich and climb the social ladder in order to impress the beautiful and wealthy Judy Jones.
A tragic tale about lost youth, its style and themes were later revisited in his famous masterpiece, 'The Great Gatsby'.
'Winter Dreams' will delight fans of ´The Great Gatsby´.
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The Lees of Happiness' is a romantic tale that will make you question what true love really is.
A newlywed young woman and her author husband begin married life in a home of their own, but disease brings chaos and destruction to their happiness as their life and marriage unravel. Can their love survive the harsh realities of life?
This touching, passionate tale about ordinary lives and their extraordinary love, is an American literary classic.
A memorable...
11) The Camel's Back
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It's December 29th, 1919, and Perry Parkhurst has a plan.
Tired of his lengthy engagement to Betty Medill, he's armed with a marriage license and a proposal.
However, when things don't go according to plan, a bellyful of champagne sees our forlorn hero turning up to a fancy dress party dressed as a camel.
The same party that Betty turns up at...
Laugh-out-loud funny and full of wry observations on the interactions between men and women, 'The Camel's...
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Ardita is a young and rich flapper girl who is spending time at her uncle's yacht. She is not interested in the things her family wants to do; she would rather spend her time sunbathing and reading Anatol France. Besides that, she ends up having an argument with her uncle about her love life. The uncle decides to leave Ardita on the yacht while he is ashore.
Soon there comes a change in the situation when a boat filled with seven men approaches the...
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Bookseller, Merlin Grainger, has a crush.
The only problem is, he's never actually met the girl he's in love with, so he calls her Caroline.
Russet-haired Caroline keeps popping into Merlin's life, casting a spell over him, each time she does. Even at the point where Merlin proposes to another woman, Caroline seems to be there.
Is she real, or a figment of his imagination?
Although this is a short story, we see most of Merlin's life unfold. Will he...
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A witty short story about popularity and revenge, 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' is about a mixed-race girl with Native American heritage, trying to fit in with those around her. Like a mix between 'Gossip Girl' and 'The Great Gatsby', the story shows the benefits and downfalls of rising up the social ladder. Written by Scott F. Fitzgerald, the great mind behind 'The Great Gatsby'. 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' is a coming-of-age tale set amid the roaring twenties....
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When sixteen years John T. Unger leaves for a vacation with a wealthy school mate of his, he doesn't know yet what he is about to encounter. His school friend's family is not only rich; they are 'rich rich' – and the family has decided to build a house inside a giant diamond.
As if the giand diamond would not be enough, soon John is in the middle of unexpected and thrilling events.
'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz' is F. Scott Fitzgerald's novella...
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On the face of it, Evelyn Piper has it all: a loving husband, a devoted daughter, and a secure lifestyle.
However, she is also the owner of a cut-glass bowl given to her in anger by a rejected suitor.
This bowl seems to act as the connecting thread between all the tragedies that befall Evelyn and her family.
With the deft use of symbolism, Fitzgerald creates a short story that encourages the reader to reflect on their own lives, material wealth, and...
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Dalyrimple is rich and arrogant and believes he stands above the standards of life itself. He can't find his place in society and flits between opportunities.
F. Scott Fitzgerald appears to satirize society in this short story with Dalyrimple seemingly mirroring corrupt politicians.
Filled with cynicism and wit, 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' will stick with you as it shows the lengths some people have to go to when they are really desperate.
´Dalyrimple...
18) The Four Fists
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Samuel Meredith is one of those men who just seems to rub people the wrong way.
Selfish, arrogant, and supremely ignorant, it seems the only way for him to learn is with a punch to the face.
Deliciously funny yet thoughtfully written, 'The Four Fists' gives us a central protagonist who can either learn from his mistakes or ignore the literal blows that life keeps throwing his way.
Published after his debut novel, this is a superb example of Fitzgerald's...
19) Benediction
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Lois, a young girl, is anxious to meet her lover but makes an unexpected stop at her brother Keith's house, who is studying to become a Catholic priest.
After not seeing him for many years, the encounter opens Lois' mind to things that she has not thought about before.
When she tells Keith she isn't a devout Catholic anymore, Lois participates in a benediction in the chapel given by her brother. She experiences emotions she hasn't felt before and...
20) The Ice Palace
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Sally Carrol, living in Tarleton, isn't your typical Southern belle.
Bored with provincial life, she jumps at the chance to visit her fiancée's family, in the North. However, when she arrives in Bellamy, she's given a very frosty reception.
When she is forced to spend the night in the eponymous Ice Palace, Sally must face some difficult home truths.
An exploration of social differences and the difference between dreams and reality, 'The Ice Palace'...
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