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In this captivating tale, the pretty yet socially naive Bernice finds herself under the thumb of her bossy cousin. As she navigates the complexities of social dynamics and self-discovery, she realizes that sometimes, a little rebellion is necessary for personal growth. (Introduction by BellonaTimes)

F. Scott Fitzgerald was a masterful writer, with his stories effortlessly touching people’s hearts and reflecting powerful themes and ideas that ring true to this day. A symbol of the rich and vibrant “jazz era”, his books have only grown more popular with time, being adapted into countless films and plays. Now, this collection reveals Fitzgerald’s work in all its glory, unveiling three literary legends that form the foundation of this incredible author’s popularity.

"Flappers and Philosophers" was the first collection of short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1920. It includes eight stories: "The Offshore Pirate", "The Ice Palace", "Head and Shoulders", "The Cut Glass Bowl", "Bernice Bobs Her Hair", "Benediction", "Dalyrimple Goes Wrong", "The Four Fists".

All of your favorite Christmas stories in one fantastic collection. From heartfelt stories such as O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" to tales of mystery from G. K. Chesterton and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Here is a treasure trove of tales from some of the best writers in the world, narrated by the voice of the Classic Tales: B.J. Harrison. Each story is presented unabridged.

מאות מוזמנים ולא-מוזמנים התארחו במסיבותיו המפוארות של גטסבי, אבל רק מעטים יכלו לזהות את המארח, ואיש לא ידע מיהו בעצם, ומה מסתתר מאחורי החזות הנוצצת. הוא הציג עצמו...

Absolution is a haunting and psychologically rich short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1924. In this deeply introspective tale of guilt, imagination, and spiritual crisis, young Rudolph Miller—a devout eleven-year-old boy—finds himself entangled in a web of religious expectations, private transgressions, and the fragile dance between truth and illusion. When he tells a lie during confession, a crisis of faith erupts, leading him down a path of inner turmoil that starkly mirrors the disillusionments of adulthood.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is set in the Thundering Twenties and follows Scratch Carraway, a young fellow who moves to Long Island, New York. He becomes entranced by his secretive and affluent neighbor, Jay Gatsby, who tosses extravagant gatherings. Gatsby is infatuated with Daisy Buchanan, Scratch's cousin, and looks to revive a sentiment they had a long time previously. Notwithstanding, Daisy is hitched to Tom Buchanan, a rich and self-important man. As the story unfurls, Gatsby's glorified fantasy about winning Daisy back prompts grievous outcomes. The novel investigates ...

The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the lives of Anthony Patch, a charming yet aimless heir, and his wife, Gloria Gilbert, a beautiful and self-absorbed socialite. Set in the Jazz Age, the novel delves into themes of love, ambition, and moral decay. As the couple indulges in extravagant living and reckless choices, their relationship and dreams unravel. Anthony's pursuit of his inheritance leads to bitterness and ruin, capturing the disillusionment of the American Dream. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

Audiolibro producido con música original y sonido 3D. El mismo fue diseñado para ser escuchado con auriculares. El gran Gatsby es una novela de 1925 escrita por el autor estadounidense F. Scott Fitzgerald que sigue a un grupo de personajes que viven en la ciudad ficticia de West Egg en la próspera Long Island, en el verano de 1922. Existe controversia respecto al autor original de la obra, ya que Fitzgerald fue acusado reiteradas veces por la novelista Zelda Sayre de haber plagiado pasajes enteros de su diario y cartas luego de que le haya permitido leerlas cuando aún era su esposa.

Experience the height of the Jazz Age through the eyes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most notable authors in American literature. This collection includes: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and the Damned, The Great Gatsby.

"Primero de mayo" ("May Day") es un cuento corto escrito por F. Scott Fitzgerald, publicado por primera vez en 1920 en la revista Smart Set. La historia se sitúa en Nueva York durante el primer día de mayo de 1919, un periodo de disturbios sociales y tensiones tras la Primera Guerra Mundial.

In this volume our classic authors turn their words to the religion of Christianity. It’s a fascinating subject for our authors who can explore faith and belief in ways that we rarely subject ourselves to. Whatever your faith these stories raise questions and that are of interest to us all.

The Ultimate Essays Collection is a wide-ranging collection of 24 classic essays analysing everything from war to love, journalism to race, travel to nature, and much more, read by an award-winning cast of narrators. Included here are essays by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Thomas Paine; Fyodor Dostoyevsky; Henry David Thoreau; Virigina Woolf; Sigmund Freud; Zora Neale Hurston; Langston Hughes; Jack London, and more.

The Ultimate Modern Classics Collection: Volume One is the first instalment in our classics collection focusing on the most important and iconic novels, stories, and poems of the 20th century. Featuring 22 essential modern classics from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Herman Hesse, Agatha Christie, Virigna Woolf, and many more, and read by a cast of incredible narrators including David Rintoul, Robert G. Slade, Karen Cass, Nathan Osgood, amongst others, this is an essential addition to your library.

The Great Gatsby is a classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream through the eyes of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby. Set in the 1920s, it captures the social dynamics of the Jazz Age and the disillusionment that followed. Readers witness Gatsby's obsession with the beautiful Daisy Buchanan and the extravagant lifestyle that comes with trying to win her back. Summary by Dream AudioBooks

Auch in diesen 12 Erzählungen geht es um das Streben nach Glück und Erfolg, die Verwirklichung des amerikanischen Traumes und dessen Scheitern. Die Gegensätze arm und reich, treu und untreu stehen im Mittelpunkt dieser Geschichten und Gesellschaftsporträts. Einen Schwerpunkt bilden in dieser Zusammenstellung allerdings die Basil-Geschichten. 1928, während er mit seinem Roman "Zärtlich ist die Nacht" kämpfte, begann Fitzgerald eine Reihe von Geschichten über Basil Duke Lee zu schreiben, eine fiktionalisierte Version seines jüngeren Ichs.

"El Pirata de la Costa" es una historia corta escrita por F. Scott Fitzgerald que tiene lugar en las costas de Florida. La trama sigue la vida de un hombre que busca reinventarse y encontrar una nueva identidad en un lugar donde la frontera entre la civilización y la naturaleza salvaje es difusa...¿o no?

The collection Tales of the Jazz Age includes the short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Jelly-Bean ; May Day ; Porcelain and Pink ; Tarquin of Cheapside ; Oh Russet Witch! ; The Lees of Happiness ; Mr. Icky ; Jemina, The Mountain Girl.

Mr. Icky - one of the stories, which entered in a collection of eleven short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald Tales of the Jazz Age (1922). Mr. Icky is a whimsical and lighthearted play written by F. Scott Fitzgerald centered around a man named Mr. Icky. In a quick and droll manner, interactions between the cast summarize several pivotal moments in Mr. Icky's life.

Porcelain and Pink - one of the stories, which entered in a collection of eleven short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald Tales of the Jazz Age (1922). Originally appearing in the January 1920 issue of The Smart Set, Porcelain and Pink was the earliest of the stories Fitzgerald would later reprint in a book-length collection. Porcelain and Pink is a comic one-act play. The plot involves a young woman in a bathtub and a case of mistaken identity. The story is a bit of a lark, a one-act burlesque that opens with a splendidly droll parody of stage directions, featuring a blue porcelain bathtub.