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¿Quién es Gatsby, el personaje que da nombre a uno de los mitos creados por la novela del siglo XX? Es un misterio, el hombre que se inventó a sí mismo y ha montado una inmensa fiesta para reconquistar a Daisy Buchanan, que una vez lo quiso. Estamos en los felices años veinte, en Nueva York, y Gatsby organiza fiestas en su fabulosa mansion de Long Island en las que la atraccion mas enigmatica es el dueño de la casa, un millonario que quiza sea un asesino o un espia, un muchacho sin nada que se convirtio en rico, un heroe tragico que se va destruyendo conforme se acerca a su sueño: la reconquista de su amada. Epilogo y traduccion de Justo Navarro. Tiene pocos rivales como la gran novela americana del siglo XX (Harold Bloom). He leido cuatro veces El gran Gatsby, y se vuelve aun mejor con cada lectura (Siri Hustvedt).NOTAS PARA ISBN:El autor es ingles.

Fitzgerald, explora en esta su primera novela, la escena social, política, cultural y literaria del momento -1920- desde la prespectiva de Amory, un joven estadunidense inteligente y con inquietudes

«El gran Gatsby fue un tour de force, pero Suave es la noche es una confesión de fe.»Francis Scott Fitzgerald Dick y Nicole Diver, una glamurosa pareja norteamericana, llegan a la Riviera francesa de

Biblioteca de traductores Obras de grandes autores de la literatura de todos los tiempos en nuevas versiones realizadas por los mejores traductores Jay Gatsby es un hombre muy popular. No sólo por su

In F. Scott Fitzgeralds poignant short story "Babylon Revisited," the author explores themes of loss, redemption, and the complexities of personal identity against the backdrop of post-World War I Paris. Written in a crystalline prose style characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, Fitzgerald captures the disillusionment of the Jazz Age. The narrative follows Charlie Wales, a man seeking to reclaim his daughter after a tumultuous past defined by excess and hedonism. The story deftly illustrates the struggle between the allure of the past and the harsh truths of present realities, reflecting the eras profound psychological tensions. Fitzgeralds own life experiences, including his tumultuous marriage to Zelda Sayre and his tumultuous relationship with alcoholism, deeply informed the creation of "Babylon Revisited." Drawing upon his observations of the opulence and eventual decline of 1920s American expatriates in France, Fitzgerald poignantly intertwines his personal narratives with broader societal critique. This intersection of personal and cultural deterioration offers a rich tapestry for understanding his conflicted characters and their yearning for redemption. Readers are wholeheartedly encouraged to engage with "Babylon Revisited" as it is not only a masterclass in the short story form but also an insightful commentary on the human condition. Fitzgeralds ability to evoke empathy and introspection invites readers to reflect on their own lives, making this work an essential read for those interested in the intricacies of human relationships and the pursuit of a second chance.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

El curioso caso de Benjamin Button, aunque es frecuentemente asociado con el cine, es en realidad un cuento escrito por F. Scott Fitzgerald, que explora la vida de un hombre que nace anciano y envejece al reves. Este relato breve destaca por su estilo distintivo, marcado por la prosa lirica y una aguda observacion social propia de la era del jazz en Estados Unidos. Fitzgerald utiliza la paradoja del tiempo y la edad para reflexionar sobre la condicion humana, la identidad y los valores cambiantes de una sociedad en evolucion. El contexto literario de la decada de 1920, con su ambiente de desenfreno y su busqueda de significado, aporta una profundidad adicional a la obra, asi como a las tensiones entre el deseo individual y las expectativas sociales. F. Scott Fitzgerald, una de las figuras mas emblematicas del modernismo estadounidense, fue un novelista consumado que capturo la esencia de la sociedad de su tiempo. Su propia vida estuvo marcada por la opulencia y el descontento, lo que lo llevo a explorar temas de la decadencia, el sueño americano y la lucha por la aceptacion a traves de sus personajes. "El curioso caso de Benjamin Button" refleja su fascinacion por lo efimero y lo absurdo, permitiendo a los lectores contemplar su propia existencia y el paso del tiempo. Recomiendo encarecidamente este cuento no solo por su originalidad, sino tambien por la riqueza tematica que ofrece. A traves de su prosa cautivadora, Fitzgerald nos invita a cuestionar nuestras propias percepciones de la vida y la edad. Es una lectura esencial para aquellos interesados en la literatura clasica y en la exploracion de la condicion humana, presentada a traves de una narrativa inusual y reflexiva. Esta traduccion ha sido asistida por inteligencia artificial.

Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML)The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where youll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work.

A must-have for fans of Fitzgerald and ideal as a gift.Includes:All the Sad Young MenThe Beautiful and DamnedThe Great GatsbyTales of the Jazz AgeTender Is the NightThis Side of Paradise''He was better than he knew, for in fact and in the literary sense he invented a generation.'' The New York Times

La famosa frase de F. Scott Fitzgerald: «Apropa la cadira a la vora del precipici i t'explicaré un conte», alhora que és aplicable al conjunt de la seva narrativa, reflecteix un accentuat gust pel fa

Published soon after Fitzgeralds debut novel This Side of Paradise, Flappers and Philosophers was the authors first collection of short fiction, a form through which he had gained notoriety in newspapers and magazines. The familiar themes of aspiration and social satire already permeate his writing: in Bernice Bobs Her Hair the fashionable Marjorie attempts to turn her dowdy cousin into a debutante, before betraying her out of jealousy, while The Ice Palace features a Southern belle whose engagement to a Northerner finds her confronted with a cultural clash between tradition and modernity.Also containing The Offshore Pirate, Head and Shoulders, The Cut-Glass Bowl, Benediction, Dalyrimple Goes Wrong and The Four Fists, this volume of stories illustrates the early stages of Fitzgeralds development as a writer and provides an entertaining chronicle of America in the 1910s.________''He was better than he knew, for in fact and in the literary sense he invented a generation.'' The New York Times

Basil and Josephine charts the coming of age of two privileged youths from quiet Midwestern towns, Basil Duke Lee and Josephine Perry based on Fitzgerald himself and a combination of his first love Ginevra King and his wife Zelda. As one struggles to gain the acceptance of his peers and becomes consumed by ambition, the other finds herself obsessed by teenage crushes and has to confront the pitfalls of popularity.Written for the Saturday Evening Post while the author was working on Tender Is the Night, these stories form a realistic and entertaining portrait of two young adults in the 1910s, fascinating both for the autobiographical insights they provide and the timeless satire that Fitzgeralds fiction has become synonymous with.________''He was better than he knew, for in fact and in the literary sense he invented a generation.'' The New York Times

El lector de esta antología encontrará aparte de genio literario una ácida crónica social.