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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection

F. Scott Fitzgerald
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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1989

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F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

775

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s-1930s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection is a compilation showcasing F. Scott Fitzgerald's diverse short stories. It features narratives such as "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," highlighting themes of love, wealth, and the human experience in early 20th-century America.

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

441 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection showcases Fitzgerald's knack for capturing the Jazz Age spirit through vivid prose and complex characters. Critics praise the collection's thematic depth and Fitzgerald's narrative style, though some note a lack of cohesion across stories. Overall, an engaging read for fans of classic literature.

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Who Should Read The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection?

A reader who appreciates The Great Gatsby or This Side of Paradise would enjoy The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection. Ideal for fans of early 20th-century American literature, Jazz Age themes, and complex characters, similar to those found in works by Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck.

4.3

441 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

775

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s-1930s

Publication Year

1989

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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