The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (Unabridged) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Jazz Age satire of opulence, hidden Montana wealth, and a boarding school boy's perilous summerBy F. Scott Fitzgerald
Length3h 20m
About this audiobook
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (Unabridged) is one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's most dazzling fantasies, a satirical novella in which the dream of limitless wealth becomes grotesque, secretive, and morally fatal. Written in Fitzgerald's polished, lyrical prose, the tale follows young John T. Unger into the hidden Montana domain of the fabulously rich Washington family, whose fortune rests on an impossible diamond mountain. Blending fairy tale, social satire, and modernist disillusionment, the work exposes the violence and absurdity beneath American luxury. Fitzgerald, a central figure of the Jazz Age and author of The Great Gatsby, was uniquely attuned to the glamour and corruption of wealth. His own life—marked by literary celebrity, financial anxiety, social ambition, and intimate acquaintance with elite circles—shaped his recurring fascination with privilege's seductive surfaces and spiritual emptiness. This story, first published in 1922, reflects his early mastery of extravagant symbolism and moral irony. Readers interested in Fitzgerald beyond his major novels will find this unabridged edition essential. It is brief, elegant, and unsettling: a brilliant miniature that turns fantasy into criticism and entertainment into indictment.
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
GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length3 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 20, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
6The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (Unabridged)
2Introduction
7Analysis
3Synopsis
8Reflection
4Historical Context
9Memorable Quotes
5Author Biography
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