F. Scott Fitzgerald
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"F. Scott Fitzgerald's captivating classic is available now in a striking, new edition with illustrations of iconic scenes from the novel. Hailed as one of the Great American Novels, The Great Gatsby delves into the dark corners of the Jazz Age to tell a tragic tale of obsession, love, and the gritty underbelly of the American Dream. Through the eyes of unassuming narrator Nick Carraway, the story follows the enigmatic Jay Gatsby as he chases the...
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Raised by a wealthy, idiosyncratic and alcoholic mother, Amory Blaine is arrogant and lacking in proper social etiquette which he eventually has to learn. En route from the Midwest to Princeton University, he experiences flirtations with some predatory young women and a chance at friendship with some intellectual young men. His romantic relationship ended when his soul-mate rejected him to marry a wealthier young man.
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"F. Scott Fitzgerald's second novel, The Beautiful and Damned (1922), is a devastating portrait of a generation of wealthy young Americans who struggle to find meaning and happiness in their lives. The sophisticated but emotionally fragile Anthony Patch enjoys an initially idyllic marriage to the beautiful Gloria Gilbert. But their intense romance turns sour as they waste their time and energy in decadent leisure and luxury. Their happiness comes...
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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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"El gran Gatsby es un retarto de la Jazz Age que captura el espírtu de la generación de Scott Fitzgerald y le concede un trono permanente en el Olimpo de la literature norteamericana. El millonario hecho a sí mismo., Jay Gatsby, personaliza una de las obsesiones del autor y de la sociedad de su país: la combinación de dinero, ambición y lujuria como promesa de nuevos comienzos. Una extraordinaria fábula--y como tal, no exenta de moraleja--sobre...
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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...
10) 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...
11) O Russet Witch!
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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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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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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...
16) 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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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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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,...
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...
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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...











