F. Scott Fitzgerald
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This unlikely story begins on a sea that was a blue dream, as colorful as blue-silk stockings, and beneath a sky as blue as the irises of children's eyes. From the western half of the sky the sun was shying little golden disks at the sea-if you gazed intently, enough you could see them skip from wave tip to wave tip until they joined a broad collar of golden coin that was collecting half a mile out and would eventually be a dazzling sunset. About...
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A master craftsman brings one of the most fascinating periods in American history to vivid life in these provocative and poignant short stories
Born gray-haired and grumpy, Benjamin Button may be an infant, but his body and personality are those of an old man. Curiously, however, he grows younger with each passing year. Benjamin is aging backwards, which begs the question, when does a man become a man? And how do we recognize our true...
Born gray-haired and grumpy, Benjamin Button may be an infant, but his body and personality are those of an old man. Curiously, however, he grows younger with each passing year. Benjamin is aging backwards, which begs the question, when does a man become a man? And how do we recognize our true...
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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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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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'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...
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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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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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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...
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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....
10) 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'...
11) May Day
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May Day 1919 in New York. Gordon Sterrett is a retunerd soldier who goes to see Philip Dean, his old friend from college. Gordon is in trouble and he asks Dean, who is rich, to borrow him some money. The money would assure that Gordon could follow his dreams and become an artist.Dean, however, does not want to loan Gordon the money. Despite of that, the two men end up going to a party together. They don't know yet that this very day will stay in history...
12) El gran Gatsby
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El gran Gatsby es una de las novelas más importantes del siglo XX y una de la más grandes historias de amor de todos los tiempos, cuyo protagonista ha sido encarnado por actores como Leonardo DiCaprio y Robert Redford.⍾La novela se ubica en los felices años veinte, un momento de optimismo inusitado pasada la Primera Guerra Mundial y la pandemia de gripe española, que, a la par de la Prohibición, produjo un estallido de riqueza y de nuevos magnates....
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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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Do opposites actually attract? 'Head and Shoulders' features the intellectual Horace, who is totally absorbed in his studies at Princeton, but falls for a spirited dancer despite trying to remain focused.As Horace tries to be more like his new love interest and she tries to adapt her personality to better fit him, they slowly find themselves living the other's life - for better or for worse, who knows. This short story was adapted into a silent film,...
15) 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...
16) Winter Dreams
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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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All the Sad Young Men is the third collection of short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald was disillusioned and having money problems when wrote the stories. He believed his wife Zelda was seeing another man, she had suffered a series of physical illnesses, and his play The Vegetable had been a failure. Expecting more failure Fitzgerald was surprised by its critical acclaim. The New York Times said of it, "The publication of...
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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...
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 Rich Boy
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The very wealthy are different from the rest of us, and so is Anson. From a young age, he learned to speak in an almost British way; his words and sentences are crisp and clear. The first time he learned that his life was superior was when he realised that the parents of his friends were vaguely excited about their children playing with Anson and his siblings. Despite being born with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth, Anson grew up to be an egoistic...