Books by F. Scott Fitzgerald

What happens when love is warped by greed and status seeking? This a look into contemporary American adolescence and young manhood."e;This Side of Paradise"e; is the first novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, exploring the difficult lives and values of the American youth after the First World War. It is written in a semi-autobiographical tone, presenting the handsome and idealistic student Amory Blaine, coming from a well-to-do family. The narrative strictly follows his ups and downs, love episodes, and interior life in such a way as to use him as a symbol of a whole generation. It is the novel that skyrocketed Fitzgerald's fame and made possible his marriage to Zelda. An extremely lyrical and passionate tale, "e;This Side of Paradise"e; is a must-read for fans and scholars of Fitzgerald and American literature.-

Josephine Perry, tenía la estatura perfecta para sus diecisiete años y una belleza que florecía maravillosamente. Sin embargo, a pesar de su juventud, ha vivido demasiado y no ha sido sensata con el manejo de su capital emocional. Cuando conoce al joven aviador francés, héroe de guerra, todo parece perfecto, pero cuando se besan ella no siente nada. Vuelven a besarse y nada, otra vez. Herido en su orgullo, el héroe francés, se marcha para siempre. Josephine, angustiada y cansada, era terriblemente consciente de que las frases hechas son verdad: nadie puede gastar y poseer a la vez. Había tenido al amor de su vida al alcance de la mano, pero no encontró nada para ofrecerle...Este cuento es uno de los más célebres de Fitzgerald donde trata sobre las ambiciones de la juventud, el miedo al fracaso, las diversas y dolorosas maneras de desperdiciar una vida, las relaciones amorosas, el desamor, la soledad y lo irrecuperable.Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896-1940) fue un escritor estadounidense, conocido por ser uno de los escritores más aclamados del país durante el siglo XX, cuya obra es paradigmática a la era del jazz.

Esta obra sigue la vida de Julia Ross, una mujer que se enamora de Dick Ragland, conocido por beber demasiado en París, y tienen un corto romance. Mientras Dick lucha contra el alcoholismo, Julia comienza a perder esperanzas en él. Cuando se entera de que él le fue infiel, decide terminar la relación. Sin embargo, no todo está perdido, con la aparición de Phil Julia consigue recuperar la esperanza y entregarse a un nuevo romance..Este cuento corto fue publicado en 1931 en The Saturday Evening Post.Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896-1940) fue un escritor estadounidense, conocido por ser uno de los escritores más aclamados del país durante el siglo XX, cuya obra es paradigmática a la era del jazz.

Dick Diver es un brillante psiquiatra casado con su paciente, Nicole, una rica y atractiva joven, y son una de las parejas más emblemáticas de la Riviera francesa, epicentro del glamour en los años veinte. Allí es que Dick, atrapado en una complicada relación con su mujer, comienza un amorío con Rosemary, una joven actriz. A partir de entonces, la vida de Dick se precipitará y cambiará tanto sus relaciones personales como el amor.Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896-1940) fue un escritor estadounidense, conocido por ser uno de los escritores más aclamados del país durante el siglo XX, cuya obra es paradigmática a la era del jazz.

This competitively priced edition includes a fascinating selection of historical documents on the cultural context of the Jazz Age.

An adapted and illustrated edition of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, at an easy-to-read level for all ages!

Transport back to the 1920s jazz-era with F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel about love, loss, greed, and envy, The Great Gatsby.

Recopilación de todos los relatos cortos de Francis Scott Fitzgerald en los que se aprecian los temas estrella de la narrativa del autor: el desengaño generacional, la amargura del fracaso, la decadencia social y personal y la reflexión profunda sobre los excesos de la juventud.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Francis Scott Fitzgerald fue un autor nacido en Saint Paul (Minesota, Estados Unidos) en 1896 y fallecido en Hollywood (California, Estados Unidos) en 1940. Es autor de obras capitales de la literatura americana contemporánea, como El gran Gatsby o Suave es la noche, que lo han colocado en una posición privilegiada entre los mejores narradores americanos de la historia.

Color in more than 40 scenes inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel about the Jazz Age.Add a splash of color to the Jazz Age in the The Great Gatsby Coloring Book! Each spread features a scene from F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel about the Lost Generation in 1920s America. As you color in the Art Deco–style illustrations of extravagant parties, outlandish flappers, and other sights from around the town of West Egg, New York, you’ll feel drawn into the story alongside Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and other memorable characters. Makes a great gift for history buffs and Gatsby fans.

This attractively designed edition of the classic novel set in the Roaring Twenties is bound in genuine bonded leather, with gilt-edged pages and a ribbon marker.

The classic novel that continues to haunt our understanding of ambition, love, entitlement, and the American Dream—with an exclusive discussion guide and an introduction by Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Wesley MorrisOne of the Modern Library 100 Best Novels of the Twentieth Century  Nick Carraway is an aspiring writer; his cousin, Daisy, is married to the fabulously wealthy Tom Buchanan. Their neighbor, Jay Gatsby, throws extravagant and extraordinary parties in the exclusive and hallowed neighborhood of West Egg. The entanglements between these four characters form the backbone of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s greatest work.When it was first published in 1925, The Great Gatsby was heralded “a mystical, glamorous story of today” (The New York Times). Since then, the story of Jay Gatsby and his love for the treacherous, effervescent Daisy Buchanan has become a staple in high school and college classrooms, a beloved favorite of readers everywhere, and the #2 entry in the Modern Library’s own list of the best novels of the twentieth century.

A sumptuously illustrated adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald¿s beloved novel of the 1920s, in a vivid and accessible new format.F. Scott Fitzgerald¿s 1925 masterpiece roars into life in this sweeping, dreamy graphic novel ¿ among the first adaptations of the book in this genre. Painted in lush watercolours, the inventive interpretation emphasizes both the extravagance and mystery of the characters, and excerpts from the original text weave themselves through the illustrations. Prepare to be carried off on a cloud of whimsical romance with Daisy and Gatsby, in a reading experience reminiscent of Hollywood classic movies.The graphic novel format makes it an ideal teaching tool to engage GCSE and higher level Literature students of Gatsby, and the art-deco gift design will prove irresistible to existing fans and collectors. With its timeless critique of class, power and obsession, The Great Gatsby Graphic Novel captures the energy of an era and the enduring resonance of one of the world¿s most beloved books.

“In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars.”It’s the height of the roaring 20’s. Every Saturday, the doors to Gatsby’s gothic mansion are flung wide to the bright young things of New York - the music is loud, the dancing is wild, and the champagne flows freely. Gatsby’s new neighbor, Nick Carraway, is fascinated by the spectacle. But when he pushes beyond the shimmering, glistening veneer of Gatsby’s charmed life, Nick discovers his new friend is tortured by a profound yearning for the one thing – and one person – he can’t have. A vibrant tale of obsession and opulence, corruption and canapes. The promise of the American Dream set against the glittering chaos of the Jazz Age.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is considered one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of 'Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’. He and his wife, Zelda, were prominent socialites and spent much time moving in famous literary circles across Europe.

Beautifully presented with striking covers, easy-to-read type and, where relevant, the original illustrations, these books will look good on any bookshelf.