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This Side of Paradise chronicles the coming of age of Amory Blaine, born to a wealthy midwestern family. It begins with Amory as a spoiled youth, doted on by his eccentric mother Beatrice. It follows him as he attends preparatory school and Princeton, and then briefly attempts but quickly abandons at a career in advertising. His service in World War I is mentioned but mostly glossed over. Covered in much more detail are his various romances: y...

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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 t...

This Side of Paradise is the debut novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1920. The book examines the lives and morality of carefree American youth at the dawn of the Jazz Age. This Side of Paradise is a good springboard from which to jump into F. Scott Fitzgerald's other works. It provides the reader with a good deal of background information about his own life and psyche. It's an enjoyable read, but not what I'd necessarily call a page-t...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a timeless classic that immerses readers in the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age. With captivating characters and a tale of love, ambition, and tragedy, this novel is a must-read for lovers of literary excellence. Transport yourself to the dazzling world of the Roaring Twenties. Experience the allure and excess of the Jazz Age through vibrant storytelling. Follow the enigmatic Jay Gatsby on his pursu...

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Als F. Scott Fitzgeralds famoser Roman »The Great Gatsby« 1925 erschien, erntete sein Autor von zahlreichen Schriftstellerkollegen hymnische Kritiken, doch erst die Nachkriegsjahrzehnte bescherten seinem Meisterwerk die weltweite Anerkennung, die es verdient. Ergreifend und mit subtiler Finesse erzählt Fitzgerald die Geschichte des schillernden Emporkömmlings Jay Gatsby, der auf seinem Anwesen rauschende Feste feiert, um seine einst verlorene ...

Long Island, 1922: Auf dem luxuriösen Anwesen des jungen Millionärs Jay Gatsby amüsiert sich allabend- lich die High Society New Yorks. Doch der geheimnis- volle Gastgeber selbst hat kein Interesse an Swing und Champagner. Mit den rauschenden Festen und seinem neu erworbenen Reichtum möchte er nur Daisy anlocken, seine große Jugendliebe, die inzwi- schen mit dem reichen Tom Buchanan verheiratet ist. Die Figur Gatsby wurde zum Sinnbild des amer...

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This is an important peace of War Fiction amidst the backdrop of World War 1914-1918. This narrates the experience of veterans during the war. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work.

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 t...

Anfang des 20. Jahrhunderts zieht der junge Nick Carraway nach Long Island, eine Insel kurz vor New York. Schon bald lernt er seinen Nachbarn kennen, den geheimnisvollen und scheinbar unfassbar reichen Jay Gatsby. Nick ist von Gatsby und seinen glamourösen Partys fasziniert. Schon bald merkt er: obwohl Gatsby so reich ist und ständig Leute bei ihm sind, ist er sehr einsam. Alles, was er will: die Aufmerksamkeit seiner einzigen großen Liebe Dai...

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Discover the timeless allure of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works in 'The F. Scott Fitzgerald Collection Volume One.' This remarkable anthology brings together some of his most renowned novels and short story collections, including 'This Side of Paradise, ' 'The Beautiful and Damned, ' 'Flappers and Philosophers, ' and 'Tales of the Jazz Age.' Dive into the captivating world of flappers, socialites, and dreamers as Fitzgerald's exquisite prose unrav...

1920's This Side of Paradise The Lovely and the Damned (1922) 1925's The Great Gatsby 1934's Tender Is the Night The Last Tycoon's Love (1941) Fitzgerald's debut book, This Side of Paradise, brought him acclaim and wealth. Although it is a young work, it was the first novel to foresee the decade's hedonistic generation. His reputation grew thanks to a similar book called The Beautiful and Damned. Although The Great Gatsby wasn't as well-known ...