
The Essential Fitzgerald - 45 Short Stories & Novels in One Edition
Enriched edition.By F. Scott FitzgeraldLength52h 14m
About this audiobook
In 'The Essential Fitzgerald - 45 Short Stories & Novels in One Edition', F. Scott Fitzgerald presents a collection of his most celebrated works, showcasing his signature writing style characterized by rich descriptions, compelling characters, and social commentary. The book includes iconic stories such as 'The Great Gatsby', 'Tender is the Night', and 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz', capturing the essence of the roaring twenties and the disillusionment of the American Dream. Fitzgerald's use of symbolism and poetic language sets him apart as a master of the Modernist movement, exploring themes of wealth, love, and the pursuit of happiness in a changing society. With a mix of tragedy and humor, his stories continue to resonate with readers today. F. Scott Fitzgerald, known for his own tumultuous life and experiences with wealth and fame, drew inspiration from his personal struggles to create timeless works that reflect the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. His literary genius and keen observation of the human condition shine through in 'The Essential Fitzgerald', offering readers a glimpse into the Jazz Age and the timeless themes that still resonate today. I highly recommend 'The Essential Fitzgerald' to any reader interested in exploring the depths of human emotions, societal standards, and the pursuit of the American Dream. This comprehensive collection showcases the best of Fitzgerald's work and serves as a timeless reminder of the power of literature to capture the essence of an era.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length52 hrs 14 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Complete Short Stories
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6This Side of Paradise (1920)
7Chapter II. Spires and Gargoyles
8Chapter III: The Egotist Considers
9Chapter IV: Narcissus Off Duty
10Book Two—The Education of a Personage
11Chapter I: The Debutante
12Chapter II: Experiments in Convalescence
13Chapter III: Young Irony
14Chapter IV: The Supercilious Sacrifice
15Chapter V: The Egotist Becomes a Personage
16The Beautiful and the Damned (1922)
17Chapter II: Portrait Of A Siren
18Chapter III: The Connoisseur Of Kisses
19Book Two
20Chapter I: The Radiant Hour
21Chapter II: Symposium
22Chapter III: The Broken Lute
23Book Three
24Chapter I: A Matter Of Civilization
25Chapter II: A Matter of Aesthetics
26Chapter III: No Matter!
27The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage (1909)
28Reade, Substitute Right Half (1910)
29A Debt of Honor (1910)
30The Room with the Green Blinds (1911)
31A Luckless Santa Claus (1912)
32Pain and the Scientist (1913)
33The Trail of the Duke (1913)
34Shadow Laurels (1915)
35The Ordeal (1915)
36Little Minnie McCloskey: A story for girls (1916)
37The old frontiersman: A story of the frontier (1916)
38The diary of a sophomore (1917)
39The prince of pests: A story of the war (1917)
40Cedric the stoker (1917)
41The Spire and the Gargoyle (1917)
42Tarquin of Cheapside (1917)
43Babes in the Woods (1917)
44Sentiment—And the Use of Rouge (1917)
45The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw (1917)
46Porcelain and Pink (1920)
47Head and Shoulders (1920)
48Benediction (1920)
49Dalyrimple Goes Wrong (1920)
50Myra Meets His Family (1920)