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Tales of the Jazz Age

Stories

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The collection showcases F. Scott Fitzgerald's exploration of the Jazz Age, featuring iconic stories like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," where a man ages backward, and "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," which critiques greed through a tale of deception among classmates. The novella "May Day" contrasts the glamorous lives of debutantes with the turmoil of war veterans and socialists. Opening with Fitzgerald's insightful notes on his inspirations, the book captures the era's dazzling excesses and underlying tensions, solidifying his status as a master storyteller.

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Tales of the Jazz Age, F. Scott Fitzgerald

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2010
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Stories
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English
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Paperback
Pages
304
ISBN13
9780307476371
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First published
1922
Original title
Tales of the Jazz Age
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The collection showcases F. Scott Fitzgerald's exploration of the Jazz Age, featuring iconic stories like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," where a man ages backward, and "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," which critiques greed through a tale of deception among classmates. The novella "May Day" contrasts the glamorous lives of debutantes with the turmoil of war veterans and socialists. Opening with Fitzgerald's insightful notes on his inspirations, the book captures the era's dazzling excesses and underlying tensions, solidifying his status as a master storyteller.