The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button And 11 Other Tales Of The Jazz Age
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| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Vintage |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 2011-02-23 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 030777922X |
Evoking the Jazz-Age world that would later appear in his masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, this essential Fitzgerald collection contains some of the writer’s most famous and celebrated stories. In “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” an extraordinary child is born an old man, growing younger as the world ages around him. “The Diamond as Big as the Ritz,” a fable of excess and greed, shows two boarding school classmates mired in deception as they make their fortune in gemstones. And in the classic novella “May Day,” debutantes dance the night away as war veterans and socialists clash in the streets of New York. Opening the book is a playful and irreverent set of notes from the author, documenting the real-life pressures and experiences that shaped these stories, from his years at Princeton to his cravings for luxury to the May Day Riots of 1919. Taken as a whole, this collection brings to vivid life the dazzling excesses, stunning contrasts, and simmering unrest of a glittering era. Its 1922 publication furthered Fitzgerald's reputation as a master storyteller, and its legacy staked his place as the spokesman of an age.
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 468 |
| Release | : 2008-08-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780143105497 |
The inspiration for the major motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett, plus eighteen other stories by the beloved author of The Great Gatsby In the title story of this collection by one of America’s greatest writers, a baby born in 1860 begins life as an old man and proceeds to age backward. F. Scott Fizgerald hinted at this kind of inversion when he called his era “a generation grown up to find all Gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken.” Perhaps nowhere in American fiction has this “Lost Generation” been more vividly preserved than in Fitzgerald’s short fiction. Spanning the early twentieth-century American landscape, this original collection captures, with Fitzgerald’s signature blend of enchantment and disillusionment, America during the Jazz Age. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
| Author | : Francis Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 2019-12-10 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz is a novella by novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in the June 1922 issue of The Smart Set magazine, and was included in Fitzgerald's 1922 short story collection Tales of the Jazz Age. Much of the story is set in Montana, a setting that may have been inspired by the summer that Fitzgerald spent near White Sulphur Springs, Montana in 1915. Orson Welles adapted the story into a radio play in 1945 and another version was presented three times on the program Escape between 1947 and 1949. A teleplay version was broadcast on Kraft Theatre in 1955. The story's sisters, Kismine and Jasmine, were portrayed by Lee Remick and Elizabeth Montgomery, who were unknowns of 20 and 22 at the time. Mickey Mouse No. 47 (Apr./May 1956) contains a retelling of Fitzgerald's story under the title "The Mystery of Diamond Mountain", scripted by William F. Nolan and Charles Beaumont and illustrated by Paul Murry. Jimmy Buffett recounts the story in the song "Diamond As Big As The Ritz" from his 1995 album Barometer Soup. Famous novells of the author F. S. Fitzgerald: "This Side of Paradise", "The Beautiful and Damned", "The Great Gatsby", "Tender Is the Night", "The Last Tycoon", "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz", "May Day", "The Rich Boy".
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : DigiCat |
| Total Pages | : 49 |
| Release | : 2022-11-13 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
"The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" is anthologized in his book Tales of the Jazz Age. In 1860 Baltimore, Benjamin is born with the physical appearance of a 70-year-old man, already capable of speech. His father Roger invites neighborhood boys to play with him and orders him to play with children's toys, but Benjamin obeys only to please his father. At five, Benjamin is sent to kindergarten but is quickly withdrawn after he repeatedly falls asleep during child activities. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was released as a motion picture late in 2008 starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett and directed by David Fincher. The screenplay differs greatly from the short story. Only the title, Benjamin's name, and most aspects of the aging process are retained in the screenplay. 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. 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.
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 456 |
| Release | : 2021-01-05 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1645176584 |
Love, ambition, and wealth take center stage in this collection of classic stories from the Jazz Age. Often described as the “Great American Novel,” F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the quintessential story of love, ambition, and wealth in the Roaring Twenties. In the Long Island village of West Egg, the rich and mysterious Jay Gatsby pursues the now-married Daisy Buchanan, whom he last saw five years ago, before amassing his fortune. Along with the eleven short stories from Fitzgerald’s collection Tales of the Jazz Age—including “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”—this Word Cloud edition makes a fine addition to anyone’s bookshelf.
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2024-10-26 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Delve into the vibrant world of the Roaring Twenties with F. Scott Fitzgerald's captivating collection, "Flappers and Philosophers." This intriguing anthology brings together a series of short stories that encapsulate the essence of a generation defined by change, ambition, and the quest for identity. As Fitzgerald weaves his tales, consider this: How did the flapper movement redefine societal norms and challenge traditional values? Each story paints a vivid picture of characters navigating the complexities of love, wealth, and the pursuit of happiness during an era of unprecedented freedom.But here’s the twist that will spark your curiosity: Can the seemingly carefree lives of flappers mask deeper philosophical questions about existence? Fitzgerald’s prose invites readers to look beyond the surface, revealing the underlying struggles and aspirations of his unforgettable characters. Immerse yourself in Fitzgerald's elegant writing and keen observations, where wit and wisdom coexist in a delightful exploration of youth and maturity. This collection is essential for fans of classic literature and anyone seeking to understand the cultural fabric of the 1920s. Are you ready to experience the allure of a bygone era through Fitzgerald's lens? Open the pages of "Flappers and Philosophers" and uncover the stories that shaped a generation!Enjoy concise, engaging paragraphs that highlight the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations, making each story a compelling read. This is not just a collection of tales; it’s an invitation to reflect on the timeless themes of life, love, and self-discovery. Your journey into the world of Fitzgerald's genius begins now! Don’t miss your chance to own this iconic work. Purchase "Flappers and Philosophers" today and embrace the spirit of the Jazz Age!
| Author | : David Fincher |
| Publisher | : Rizzoli Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2008-12-02 |
| Genre | : Performing Arts |
| ISBN | : 0847832546 |
“I was born under unusual circumstances.” So begins the film adaptation of this 1920s story about a man who is born in his eighties and ages backwards: a man, like any of us, who is unable to stop time. We follow his story, set in New Orleans from the end of World War I in 1918 into the 21st century, a journey that is as unusual as any man’s life can be. Directed by David Fincher (Se7en, Fight Club) from a screenplay by Eric Roth (Forrest Gump, The Good Shepherd), screen story by Eric Roth and Robin Swicord (Memoirs of a Geisha, Little Women), “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” stars Oscar nominees and winners Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchette, Tilda Swinton, and Julia Ormond. It is a grand tale of a not-so-ordinary man and the people and places he discovers along the way, the loves he finds, the joys of life and the sadness of death, and what lasts beyond time.
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : Sirius Entertainment |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9781839407567 |
Three novels and nine short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
| Author | : F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Publisher | : CreateSpace |
| Total Pages | : 204 |
| Release | : 2013-12-11 |
| Genre | : Jewish families |
| ISBN | : 9781494452209 |
In 1860 Benjamin Button is born an old man and mysteriously begins aging backward. "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," a witty and fantastical satire about aging, is one of Fitzgerald's most memorable stories.
| Author | : Фрэнсис Фицджеральд |
| Publisher | : Litres |
| Total Pages | : 221 |
| Release | : 2022-01-29 |
| Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
| ISBN | : 5042469540 |
«Загадочная история Бенджамина Баттона» – один из самых известных фантастических рассказов Фрэнсиса Скотта Фицджеральда, которые он называл «сказками века джаза»: человек родился 70-летним и прожил жизнь наоборот, пройдя путь от старика до младенца. О замысле этого необычного произведения автор писал так: «Идея сюжета родилась из замечания Марка Твена о том, как жаль, что лучшая часть жизни проходит ближе к началу, а худшая – ближе к концу. Мой эксперимент всего лишь над одним человеком в самом обычном мире едва ли смог в полной мере воздать должное этой идее».В книгу также вошли рассказы в стиле «сказок века джаза» «Первое мая» и «О, рыжая ведьма!».Текст сокращён и адаптирован. Уровень B1.
