Flappers and Philosophers - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Jazz Age Short Stories of Flappers, Wealth, Romance, and 1920s American SocietyBy F. Scott Fitzgerald
Length8h 36m
About this audiobook
First published in 1920, Flappers and Philosophers gathers eight early stories in which F. Scott Fitzgerald helped define the imaginative vocabulary of the Jazz Age. Moving from romantic comedy to social satire and moral fable, the collection includes such celebrated pieces as "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," "The Ice Palace," and "The Offshore Pirate." Its prose is elegant, witty, and keenly observant, balancing youthful sparkle with darker intimations of class anxiety, gender performance, and spiritual disillusion after the First World War. Fitzgerald, newly famous after the success of This Side of Paradise, wrote from within the very culture he anatomized: Princeton ambition, metropolitan glamour, courtship rituals, and the seductive theater of wealth. His marriage to Zelda Sayre and his fascination with the modern young woman sharpened his portraits of flappers as both symbols of liberation and figures constrained by social expectation. This original 1920 edition is recommended to readers interested in the beginnings of Fitzgerald's art and the cultural mood that would culminate in The Great Gatsby. It offers pleasure, brilliance, and historical insight in equal measure.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (122)
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GenreGeneral Fiction, Literary Classics
Length8 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 10, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Flappers and Philosophers - The Original 1920 Edition (Annotated)
10The Cut-Glass Bowl.
2Introduction
11Bernice Bobs Her Hair.
3Historical Context
12Benediction.
4Author Biography
13Dalyrimple Goes Wrong.
5Synopsis (Selection)
14The Four Fists.
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6Flappers and Philosophers - The Original 1920 Edition
15Analysis
7The Offshore Pirate.
16Reflection
8The Ice Palace.
17Memorable Quotes
9Head and Shoulders.
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