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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigm writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined himself. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Fitzgerald is considered a member of the "Lost Generation" of the 1920s. He finished four novels: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, his most famous, The Great Gatsby and what is now considered his true masterpiece, Tender Is the Night. A fifth, unfinished novel, The Love of the Last Tycoon, was published posthumously. Fitzgerald also wrote many short stories that treat themes of youth and promise along with despair and age. This carefully crafted ebook is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents and the following works: This Side of Paradise (1920), The Beautiful and the Damned (1922), The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage (1909), Reade, Substitute Right Half (1910), A Debt of Honor (1910), The Room with the Green Blinds (1911), A Luckless Santa Claus (1912), Pain and the Scientist (1913), The Trail of the Duke (1913), Shadow Laurels (1915), The Ordeal (1915), Little Minnie McCloskey: A story for girls (1916), The old frontiersman: A story of the frontier (1916), The diary of a sophomore (1917), The prince of pests: A story of the war (1917), Cedric the stoker (1917), The Spire and the Gargoyle (1917), Tarquin of Cheapside (1917), Babes in the Woods (1917), SentimentAnd the Use of Rouge (1917), The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw (1917), Porcelain and Pink (1920), Head and Shoulders (1920), Benediction (1920), Dalyrimple Goes Wrong (1920), Myra Meets His Family (1920), Mister Icky (1920), The Camels Back (1920), Bernice Bobs Her Hair (1920), The Ice Palace (1920), The Offshore Pirate (1920), The Cut-Glass Bowl (1920), The Four Fists (1920), The Smilers (1920), May Day (1920), The Jelly-Bean (1920), The Lees of Happiness (1920)...

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

F. Scott Fitzgerald foi considerado um dos maiores escritores americanos do século XX, e teve grande destaque como contista. Neste ebook, assim como nas outras edições da Coleção Melhores Contos, voc

"Sus relatos captan un destello de vida en un punto crucial de transición, cuando la juventud se desvanece" Patrick O´Donnell "El gominola", trata de un ser anodino, uno de tantos fracasados que no esperan de la existencia mucho más que dos o tres rutinas manejables. Jim Powell tendrá, no obstante, la oportunidad de atisbar otros mundos distintos y, con ellos, la posibilidad de una redención. Pero acaso su condición de gominola, de haragán de los billares y los bares de mala muerte, sea más fuerte que todas las promesas de felicidad, igualmente fútiles.

Anthony e Gloria, o casal que protagoniza este romance de Fitzgerald, representam a geração conhecida como a Era do Jazz, momento de frenesi vivido nos Estados Unidos e também na Europa pós-Primeira

O Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button é um conto tocante e inesquecível. Escrito por Francis Scott Fitzgerald em 1922, o livro conta a história de Benjamin que nasceu com a aparência de um homem idoso.

This is an anthology of the best stories written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald including The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Bernice Bobs Her Hair and A Diamond As Big As The Ritz.

Clássico da literatura e obra-prima de F. Scott Fitzgerald, O grande Gatsby é o retrato definitivo da próspera sociedade americana posterior à Primeira Guerra Mundial. Jay Gatsby, um milionário adept

Situada en plena Belle Époque estadounidense, luego de la Primera Guerra Mundial, en la zona residencial de Long Island, El gran Gatsby cuenta la historia de un dramático "pentágono" amoroso, a la vez que deja entrever las consecuencias inadvertidas del conflicto belico, la corrupcion economica disfrazada de oportunidad financiera y el declive de una clase social amenazada por su propia ceguera. Jay Gatsby, un hombre atractivo y misterioso, ha vuelto de los campos de batalla en Europa e intenta reconquistar a Daisy, al principio con amagos de opulencia. La joven esta casada con Tom Buchanan, fiel creyente en los valores del establishment, incluida la supremacia de la raza blanca y la respetabilidad familiar, lo que no le impide tener amorios clandestinos. Nick Carraway, el celebre narrador, intentara mostrar los hechos sin juzgar a los actores. El jazz, el lujo, las fiestas, el alcohol y una sexualidad que aspira a romper los corses impuestos circundan una trama impecable Francis Scott Fitzgerald considero que habia escrito "la mejor novela de Estados Unidos" hasta entonces que progresivamente adquiere tintes sombrios. Edith Wharton, T. S. Eliot, John Updike y Haruki Murakami, entre otros varios escritores, encontraron en El gran Gatsby la clave de una novela perfecta. Parabola del desengaño de los ideales juveniles y de la cortesia extrema como represalia sutil, merece ser leida nuevamente o por primera vez.

Este libro constituye la quintaesencia del mundo narrativo de Scott Fitzgerald, quizá el narrador más dotado que dio la literatura norteamericana del siglo XX. En todos y cada uno de estos relatos se abordan sus obsesiones recurrentes: la melancolia por el final de una epoca, los claroscuros de la pareja, el fracaso o la fascinacion por el lujo y la riqueza. En el cuento del titulo, Benjamin Button es un hombre que nace viejo para rejuvenecer lentamente a medida que pasan los años, de modo que su relacion con el mundo adquiere una perspectiva insolita e inquietante. Otras historias hablan de hombres que recuerdan sin tregua el momento en que perdieron su oportunidad, como en el extraordinario Regreso a Babilonia, tal vez uno de los mejores cuentos que jamas se han escrito. En La tarde de un autor acompañamos a un escritor en su paseo otoñal, varado en la sequia creativa. En definitiva, cada pieza es un vislumbre del seductor e imperecedero mundo narrativo de Scott Fitzgerald.

Se ha dicho muchas veces que El gran Gatsby es una novela perfecta, lástima que no cuente un poco más de Gatsby. Pero en el original que Fitzgerald presentó a la editorial había más de Gatsby. También tenia otro titulo: Trimalcion (Fitzgerald queria que su novela fuera el equivalente norteamericano del Ulises de Joyce). La leyenda dice que El gran Gastby se convirtio en una novela perfecta luego de pasar por las manos santas de Maxwell Perkins, su editor. Pero en Trimalcion se puede ver a Gatsby tal como lo veia Fitzgerald: mas crudo, mas epico, mas noble, mas estupido. Solo por eso vale la pena sumergirse de cabeza en este libro."Es el primer gran paso de la literatura norteamericana desde Henry James".T. S. ELIOT"Solo toque y cambie algunas cosas de lugar para generar un poco de misterio". JAY GATSBY, en Trimalcion

Neste inesquecível conto, Fitzgerald inverte a lógica do próprio tempo: o esperado bebê do casal Button nasce com setenta anos, 1 metro e 73 centímetros de altura, uma barba proeminente e muitos cabe

El curioso caso de Benjamin Button (1922), de F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940), fue considerada por su propio autor como "la historia más divertida jamás contada" y como "una de sus historias favoritas". Su argumento lo inspiro Mark Twain, quien en una ocasion comento que era una pena que la mejor parte de la vida se diera al principio y la peor parte al final. Scott Fitzgerald decidio experimentar el proceso inverso en este relato fantastico-satirico: Benjamin Button nace con setenta años y misteriosamente cumple cada vez menos, rejuveneciendo paulatinamente.La version que aqui se presenta como novela grafica se debe a la adaptacion del relato hecha por los norteamericanos Nunzio DeFilippis y Christina Weir, guionistas de cine, television y de comics, y esta ilustrada por Kevin Cornell, reputado autor de comics. Se trata de una version, esta si, sumamente fiel al relato original. Es de esperar que permita a aquellos que hayan disfrutado de la version cinematografica de la historia acercarse al relato original en un formato que no decepcionara a los seguidores de la obra de Scott Fitzgerald, ya que refleja plenamente la ironia, la melancolia y el humor del relato de Fitzgerald.

''The Great Gatsby & The Diamont as Big as the Ritz'' (Engelstalig) wordt gezien als archetypische Amerikaanse roman, en was van invloed op het werk van auteurs als J.D. Salinger tot John OHara. Fitzgerald vertelt het verhaal van James Gatz, een autodidact uit Kentucky die een fortuin heeft vergaard en zich de naam Jay Gatsby heeft toegeeigend. Het enige doel hiervan is het hart van Daisy, zijn jeugdliefde, terug te winnen. Toch is Daisy al getrouwd, met Tom Buchanan, een grove racist en corrupte man met beschikking over onbeperkte rijkdom. Met het drama dat zich in het kleine Long Island town afspeelt, maakt Fitzgerald duidelijk dat het leven betekenisloos is wanneer het slechts gebaseerd is op geld en glamour, en ten koste gaat van Amerikaanse normen en waarden

Anthony Patch and Gloria Gibson are the golden children of the Jazz Age. They marry and embark on a life of glittering parties, lavish expenditure and scandalous revelry. When the money dries up their marriage founders. In this wistful novel Fitzgerald portrays the decline of youthful promise with devastating clarity.

This belated collection shows us the depths of Fitzgerald's vision and talent. Only now are we beginning to appreciate what was lost' The Pool I'd Die for You is a collection of the last remaining unpublished short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, iconic author of The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night. All eighteen short fictions collected here were lost in one sense or another: physically lost, coming to light only recently; lost in the turbulence of Fitzgerald's later life; lost to readers because his editors sometimes did not understand what he was trying to write. These fascinating stories offer a new insight into the arc of Fitzgerald's career, and demonstrate his stylistic agility and imaginative power as a writer at the forefront of Modern literature. Praise for I'd Die for You: 'Superbly edited and annotated, this richly fascinating miscellany is a marvellous reminder of what was lost when, at forty-four, a coronary killed Fitzgerald' Sunday Times 'Forward-thinking for their time . . . Fitzgerald was a master of short story writing' The Times 'This much-vaunted collection of stories . . . is a ragtag bundle of surprises, curios, irrelevancies and delights . . .

In "My Generation," Francis Scott Fitzgerald captures the ethos of the Jazz Age with a compelling narrative that intertwines the exuberance and disillusionment experienced by American youth during the 1920s. Employing a vibrant yet poignant prose style, Fitzgerald delves into themes of identity, ambition, and societal expectations, reflecting the struggles and aspirations of a generation caught between the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties and the looming shadows of the Great Depression. The work is steeped in symbolism and rich characterization, mirroring the tension inherent in the social transformations of the time. Fitzgerald, an emblematic figure of the Lost Generation, draws inspiration from his own turbulent life experiences and the cultural upheavals surrounding him. His firsthand encounters with the elite social circles and personal hardships illuminate the text, revealing a profound understanding of the complexities faced by young adults in a rapidly changing America. As a chronicler of the Jazz Age, Fitzgeralds keen observations, combined with his knack for lyrical storytelling, embolden the themes of aspiration and despair that permeate this work. This illuminating piece is recommended for readers who seek to explore the intersection of personal identity and cultural zeitgeist during one of Americas most dynamic periods. Fitzgeralds perceptive insights and stylistic mastery offer not just a reflection of a specific generation, but timeless thoughts on the quest for meaning amidst societal chaos.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Beautiful and Damned - The Original 1922 Edition" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Beautiful and Damned, first published by Scribners in 1922, is F. Scott Fitzgeralds second novel. It portrays the Eastern elite during the Jazz Age, exploring New York Cafe Society. As in Fitzgeralds other novels, the characters are complex, especially with respect to marriage and intimacy. The book is believed to be largely based on Fitzgeralds relationship with Zelda Fitzgerald. The Beautiful and Damned tells the story of Anthony Patch, a 1910s socialite and presumptive heir to a tycoons fortune, his relationship with his wife, Gloria, his service in the army, and his alcoholism. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896 1940) was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigmatic writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

This carefully crafted ebook: "This Side of Paradise - The Original 1920 Edition" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This Side of Paradise is the debut novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1920, and taking its title from a line of the Rupert Brooke poem Tiare Tahiti. The book examines the lives and morality of post-World War I youth. The novel was an overnight success and shot Fitzgerald to instant stardom as dauphin of the Jazz Age. Its protagonist, Amory Blaine, is an attractive Princeton University student who dabbles in literature. The novel explores the theme of love warped by greed and status-seeking. Most of the characters are drawn directly from Fitzgeralds own life. This edition is based on Fitzgeralds original manuscript. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896 1940) was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are the paradigmatic writings of the Jazz Age, a term he coined. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.