The Collected Works (eBook)

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2022
540 Seiten
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859-654739965-0 (EAN)

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The Collected Works - Francis Scott Fitzgerald
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In 'The Collected Works' by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, readers are immersed in the world of Jazz Age America through a collection of short stories and novels that epitomize the essence of the Roaring Twenties. Fitzgerald's poignant prose and iconic characters capture the decadence, glamour, and disillusionment of the era, making this collection a cornerstone of American literature. With themes of love, wealth, and the pursuit of the American Dream, each work reflects the author's keen insight into human nature and society of his time. The lyrical writing style and vivid imagery create a rich tapestry of the Jazz Age, drawing readers into a world of extravagant parties, conflicted relationships, and shattered dreams. Francis Scott Fitzgerald, with his own experiences of excess and longing for success, brings a personal touch to 'The Collected Works'. As a prominent figure of the Lost Generation, Fitzgerald's writing reflects the cultural and social milieu of the early 20th century, offering a critique of the materialism and moral decay that defined the era. His exploration of the human condition and the complexities of desire and ambition continue to resonate with readers today. For lovers of classic literature and those interested in the cultural history of the 1920s, 'The Collected Works' by Francis Scott Fitzgerald is a must-read. This comprehensive collection showcases the timeless brilliance of the author's storytelling and provides a profound insight into the complexities of life and love during a transformative period in American history.

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896–1940), more widely known as F. Scott Fitzgerald, is lauded as one of the foremost authors of the American Jazz Age, a term he is credited with coining. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, he attended Princeton University, though he never graduated, instead enlisting in the U.S. Army during World War I. Fitzgerald's literary career is best defined by his keen observation of the 1920s era's excess and its brittle underpinnings, encapsulated in his magnum opus, 'The Great Gatsby' (1925). His first novel, 'This Side of Paradise' (1920), became a sensation, emblematic of the young generation he was portraying. Besides 'The Great Gatsby,' other essential works within 'The Collected Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald' include 'Tender Is The Night' (1934) and the posthumously published 'The Last Tycoon' (1941). His narratives often explore themes of youth, beauty, and the disintegration of American idealism, frequently mirrored by his own tumultuous life and career. The elegance of his prose and the depth of his characterizations endure in the canon of American literature, solidifying his legacy as a central figure of both the Modernist literary movement and the examination of the American Dream.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Essays / Feuilleton
Literatur Romane / Erzählungen
Schlagworte 1920s American novels • A Clockwork Orange • American Dream exploration • American literary fiction • American upper class portrayal • doctrinal theology • Ernest Hemingway • Fitzgerald short stories • Fitzgerald's short fiction • flappers in literature • F. Scott Fitzgerald classics • Future Life • Gatsby era stories • Great Gatsby author • historical fiction classics • Immortality • Jack Kerouac • Jazz Age literature • John Galsworthy • Literary elegance showcase • literary modernism books • Lost Generation narratives • Lost Generation writers • Roaring Twenties fiction • Save Me the Waltz • social critique novels • The Hours • The Way of Old Flesh • Thomas Wolfe • Virginia Woolf • William Faulkner
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