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From the Booker Prize-winning author of ‘Offshore’ comes this unusual romance between the poet Novalis and his fiancée Sophie, newly introduced by Candia McWilliam. The year is 1794 and Fritz, passionate, idealistic and brilliant, is seeking his father’s permission to announce his...

WINNER OF THE BOOKER PRIZE FEATURED ON BBC’S BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB Penelope Fitzgerald’s Booker Prize-winning novel of loneliness and connecting is set among the houseboat community of the Thames, with an introduction from Alan Hollinghurst. On Battersea Reach, a mixed bag of the...

"In classical Greece men called rhapsodes memorized and recited “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” My own rhapsode is the English actor Dan Stevens, whom fans of “Downton Abbey” will know as Matthew Crawley. He’s been performing the Robert Fitzgerald translation, and no Hellene could...

Magnetism by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a captivating Jazz Age short story that explores the irresistible pull of fame, desire, and the complexities of the human heart. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, this literary gem follows George Hannaford, a charming and successful actor whose magnetic personality draws admirers and complications in equal measure.

Plant Power Unleashed is your go to podcast for all things plant based living, holistic skincare and natural wellness. Hosted by Amber Fitzgerald, this show dives deep into the power of plants inside and out. From detoxing to uncovering the hidden toxins in everyday products, we bring you experts insights, real life transformations and inspiring conversations that help you live a cleaner and more radiant life.Join us as we explore nutrition, self care, conscious beauty, proving that nature has everything we need to glow, thrive, and unleash our best selves! Hit play and let's dive in!

מאות מוזמנים ולא-מוזמנים התארחו במסיבותיו המפוארות של גטסבי, אבל רק מעטים יכלו לזהות את המארח, ואיש לא ידע מיהו בעצם, ומה מסתתר מאחורי החזות הנוצצת. הוא הציג עצמו...

Absolution is a haunting and psychologically rich short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1924. In this deeply introspective tale of guilt, imagination, and spiritual crisis, young Rudolph Miller—a devout eleven-year-old boy—finds himself entangled in a web of religious expectations, private transgressions, and the fragile dance between truth and illusion. When he tells a lie during confession, a crisis of faith erupts, leading him down a path of inner turmoil that starkly mirrors the disillusionments of adulthood.

Welcome to The Gen Gap hosted by Maureen Fitzgerald!

“A sparkling example of the best kind of first-person storytelling in that its specificity succeeds in revealing universal truths…An extraordinary story full of humanity and life lessons from a man whose disability has largely removed him from society.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A...

Brought to you by Penguin. The eagerly anticipated new YA Greek myth re-imagining from Bea Fitzgerald, TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen. Pandora is the first human woman – made by the gods on Olympus for one simple purpose: to love and be loved by...

The Great Gatsby, a work that seriously examines the theme of aspiration in an American setting, defines the classic American novel. The novel was inspired by a youthful romance Fitzgerald had with a socialite, and by parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel depicts narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel depicts narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan.

Making learning English so fun that even a zombie could enjoy it, by using film clips...and zombies!Learn useful English idioms and phrases, expressions, verbs including slang, and some grammar rules.Questions? zombieenglish101@gmail.comWritten, recorded and produced by Neil Fitzgerald. All rights reserved 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast is ostensibly for non-native speakers of English to help them navigate the tricky world of swearing in the English language, but is really for anyone interested in swear words, their history and usage. In terms of CEFR ratings, I think B1 upwards, but maybe B2-C2.Any questions or comments: howtoswearcorrectly@gmail.comEnjoy!All content written, recorded and produced by Neil Fitzgerald. All rights reserved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The podcast where the host has a pop at answering difficult questions from the youth, such as 'What colour is Donald Trump?', 'Whither the whithering of yore?' and 'How much smell is too much smell?'Send your questions to: unsolvedproblemsinphilosophy@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Patch, a young yet unambitious graduate from Harvard University, moves to New York and soon meets fellow socialite and flapper, Gloria Gilbert. Infatuated by her beauty, Anthony soon proposes to Gloria, and the pair embark on a doomed whirlwind romance. Their marriage is combative and tense; Anthony expects Gloria to be more domesticated while Gloria expects Anthony to fund her extravagant lifestyle.

This carefully curated collection brings together some of the most influential and enduring works in American literature. Spanning the 19th and 20th centuries, these novels explore love and loss, identity and ambition, innocence and disillusionment—offering a powerful reflection of the American experience in all its complexity. Timeless in their themes and revolutionary in style, The Essential American Classics Collection is a must-have for readers seeking the heart and soul of American fiction.

Brought to you by Penguin. Too often, we prepare ourselves to endure, rather than enjoy, the winter months. The Gifts of Winter is your reminder that this can be a magical season, rich with natural miracles and spectacular beauty, as well as the perfect time to slow down, restore and reset for...

This 1922 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald chronicles the life of Anthony Patch, the only heir of millionaire Adam Patch, his grandfather. Anthony is young, handsome and well-educated. He marries the ravishingly beautiful Gloria, and together they plan for the day that Anthony receives his inheritance. But what will they make of themselves in the meantime as they look forward to a life of wealth and idle leisure? What is the role of purpose in a well-lived life? Fitzgerald explores these questions in a book that is at the same time humorous, sad and tragic. (Mark Nelson)

Set in 1925, this is a novel of the Jazz Age; of ambition, of the careless rich, of wild parties and flappers and bootleg booze; and the efforts of a dreamer to reunite with his lost love. - Summary by Kara

The Great Gatsby follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan. Considered to be Fitzgerald’s magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties that has been described as a cautionary tale about the American Dream.First published by Scribner’s in April 1925...