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Selected Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Selected Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Di: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Dive into the enchanting world of F. Scott Fitzgeralds short stories, where humor and sentimentality intertwine against the vibrant backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the evolving social landscape of America. In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, shy wallflower Bernice undergoes a transformation at the hands of her more glamorous cousin, whose intentions may not be entirely pure. Benediction paints a touching portrait of a young woman reconnecting with her brother in seminary. A whimsical camel steals the spotlight in The Camels Back, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a poignant tale of a man who ages in reverse. Tragedy strikes a young couple in The Lees of Happiness. This captivating collection features selections from Fitzgeralds renowned works, Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)Copyright Short Stories Arte Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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