F. Scott Fitzgerald
Flappers and Philosophers (Alma Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781847493460
- author:
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alma Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Classics,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Flappers and Philosophers by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of short stories that showcase the author's early development as a writer. Published in 1917, this volume of fiction was a significant departure from Fitzgerald's debut novel, This Side of Paradise. The stories within Flappers and Philosophers offer a glimpse into America's cultural landscape during the 1910s, with themes of aspiration and social satire woven throughout. From the fashionable world of 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' to the cultural clashes in 'The Ice Palace', these tales illustrate Fitzgerald's unique perspective on the modern world. This collection provides an entertaining chronicle of the era, featuring six short stories that have become synonymous with Fitzgerald's literary style: 'The Offshore Pirate', 'Head and Shoulders', 'The Cut-Glass Bowl', 'Benediction', 'Dalyrimple Goes Wrong' and 'The Four Fists'.
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