F. Scott Fitzgerald

By Alex OmbergThe Economics of Illusion and the Jazz Age

Biography and Memoir

Literary Classics

Length56m

About this book

Summary

BEYOND THE GLITTER OF THE JAZZ AGE F. Scott Fitzgerald is often remembered as the tragic playboy of the Roaring Twenties, but beneath the party persona lay a disciplined artist obsessed with the corrosive power of wealth. In this incisive study, Alex Omberg peels back the gold leaf to reveal the economics of illusion that defined Fitzgerald's career. From the manic energy of Princeton to the hollow studios of Hollywood, this book offers a fresh look at a literary icon. Inside, you will discover: The structural secrets of The Great Gatsby and the unreliable narrator. The concept of "emotional bankruptcy" in Tender Is the Night. The conflict between his commercial short stories and high art. The stripped-down realism of his final years. Understand the man who defined an era only to watch it crumble. Rediscover the lyricism of loss. Scroll up and buy now.

Book information

Rating

★★★★★ (5.0) (1)

Genre

Biography and Memoir, Literary Classics

Length

56 mins

Publish date

Jan 12, 2026

Language

English

About the Author

Alex Omberg

I publish audiobooks dedicated to philosophy and the biographies of literary giants. Also known as "The Philosophy School," my work focuses on substance and clarity. I aim to provide professional, thorough overviews that explain ideas and lives simply, without talking down to the listener. Whether exploring Stoicism or the world of Virginia Woolf, you will find reliable narratives here. To stay updated on new releases, please subscribe to my mailing list using the link in the personal website section.View all Audiobooks by Alex Omberg

1Introduction: The Chronicler of the Crash

5Chapter 4: Tender Is the Night

2Chapter 1: Princeton and the Persona

6Chapter 5: The Crack-Up and The Last Tycoon

3Chapter 2: The Great Gatsby

7Conclusion: The Lyricism of Loss

4Chapter 3: The Commercial Short Story