F. Scott Fitzgerald

Complete editions of The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, and The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald. His oozing verse and indulgent styling are fully captured here.His three early novels, written in and describing the post World War period of 1920's America, are haunting classics that stays with the reader. From The Great Gatsby (1925): "Only Gatsby, the man who gives his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction-Gatsby, who represented everything for which I have an unaffected scorn. If personality is an unbroken series of successful gestures, then there was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life..." From This Side of Paradise (1920): "Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while." From The Beautiful and Damned (1922): "As you first see him he wonders frequently whether he is not without honor and slightly mad, a shameful and obscene thinness glistening on the surface of the world like oil on a clean pond, these occasions being varied, of course, with those in which he thinks himself rather an exceptional young man, thoroughly sophisticated, well adjusted to his environment, and somewhat more significant than any one else he knows."No student of thought should be without these historic books. This edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

"There are all kinds of love in the world, but never the same love twice."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Sensible Thing (1924)The Sensible Thing (1924) by F. Scott Fitzgerald was originally published in the weekly magazine Liberty and is based on the early lives of Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. Main character George does not have enough money to marry his sweetheart Jonquil, and the relationship ends; they had done the sensible thing. However, a romantic spirit lingers throughout the story when the two continue to meet. The interwoven themes of lack of money and the passion of young love are what Fitzgerald crafts so successfully. This story is a must-read for all who desire a melancholy romance.

"'Forty days, ' she sighed. 'It seems such a long time-when everybody else is always having fun. If I could only sleep for forty days.'" - Gretchen, Gretchen's Forty Winks, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, (1924) Gretchen's Forty Winks (1924) is a short story that was originally published in The Saturday Evening Post. The story is regarded as one of F. Scott Fitzgerald's many works loosely based on his marriage to Zelda, a union which moved quickly from infatuation to dysfunction. Protagonist Roger must keep his wife, Gretchen, from being bored while working to establish an advertising agency. Gretchen's restlessness, akin to Zelda's in her marriage to Fitzgerald, is the conflict which Roger must resolve. This classic is for those intrigued by the early works of Fitzgerald and fiction of the early twentieth century.

"...the public was pleased to know that they were ugly monsters for all their money, and everyone was satisfied all around."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Unspeakable Egg (1924)The Unspeakable Egg (1924) is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald that features ultra-rich main character Fifi, engaged to be married to a man who in her estimation is too perfect. The day before the wedding she escapes to the home of her old maid aunts, Cal and Josephine. In an attempt to sort out life, Fifi takes long daily seaside walks over the next few weeks and one day happens upon a scruffy, derelict of a man, an unspeakable egg. Fitzgerald's witty jab at high society ensues, and readers are taken on a comedic ride. Fans of humor and Fitzgerald will enjoy this light-hearted tale.

Complete edition of The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It tells the story of the rise, fall, and relationship of the main characters, which many feel are based on the author's own life. Fitzgerald's oozing verse, debauchery, and speedy action have made this book continue to be read through the years."As you first see him he wonders frequently whether he is not without honor and slightly mad, a shameful and obscene thinness glistening on the surface of the world like oil on a clean pond, these occasions being varied, of course, with those in which he thinks himself rather an exceptional young man, thoroughly sophisticated, well adjusted to his environment, and somewhat more significant than any one else he knows."No student of thought should be without this historic book. This 1922 edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

Complete edition of The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It tells the story of the rise, fall, and relationship of the main characters, which many feel are based on the author's own life. Fitzgerald's oozing verse, debauchery, and speedy action have made this book continue to be read through the years."As you first see him he wonders frequently whether he is not without honor and slightly mad, a shameful and obscene thinness glistening on the surface of the world like oil on a clean pond, these occasions being varied, of course, with those in which he thinks himself rather an exceptional young man, thoroughly sophisticated, well adjusted to his environment, and somewhat more significant than any one else he knows."No student of thought should be without this historic book. This 1922 edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

"He had been bored with the President, he had been bored and not a little embarrassed with the duchesses-nevertheless, the two incidents had pleased him and still sat softly upon his naive vanity."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, Two for a Cent (1922)Two for a Cent (1922) by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a short story that deviates from his romantic plotline and is the first of several he wrote in which a man returns to his hometown. The story opens with juxtaposed main characters. First introduced is highly successful Abercrombie standing in front of a ramshackle house, seeming out of place in the Southern town in which he was born. Then, he meets the equally ramshackle previous renter of the house, and the two discover they have more in common than they realize. This book is for readers who enjoy a thought-provoking tale of the rich and the poor.

"Even the grief he could have borne was left behind in the country of illusion, of youth, of the richness of life, where his winter dreams had flourished."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, Winter Dreams (1922)Winter Dreams (1922) by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the author's early short stories which served as a first draft of sorts for The Great Gatsby (1925) also available from Cosimo Classics. The plot and characters are based on Fitzgerald's two-year romantic pursuit of socialite Ginevra King who rebuffed him as too poor for her to marry. Protagonist Dexter Green attempts to snare the love of rich girl Judy Jones from their preteen years to adulthood, only to have his heart broken each time. Any fan of Fitzgerald, Daisy, and Gatsby will love this melancholy romance which stands the test of time.

"I don't want to repeat my innocence. I want the pleasure of losing it again." -F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise (1920)This Side of Paradise (1920) is F. Scott Fitzgerald's first novel, written at the tender age of twenty-three and mirroring some of Fitzgerald's own experiences at Princeton University. This romance of the early Jazz Age is a commentary on how love can be affected by money and social status. Ironically, Fitzgerald's marriage to socialite Zelda Sayre was contingent upon publication of the novel. A critically acclaimed classic of the early twentieth century, this is a must-read for those who love Fitzgerald, debut novels, and the Jazz Age.

"The particular Myra whom this story concerns will have to have a paragraph of history. I will get it over with as swiftly as possible."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, Myra Meets His Family (1920)Myra Meets His Family (1920) by F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the author's first stories published in the Saturday Evening Post and features Myra Harper, a twenty-something former debutante who feels as if she must find a man without moving into romance. Her desire to find a wealthy husband involves Knowleton Whitney and what transpires is the plotline Fitzgerald writes so expertly. The story is also the basis for the film The Husband Hunter (1920), released that same year. Written at the beginning of Fitzgerald's career, this is a tale for those intrigued by the author's early writing and The Jazz Age.

"On the whole, Flappers and Philosophers represents the triumph of form over matter... there is no telling what good fortune awaits this volume of excellent short stories-a form more to the liking of the American people than the novel."-The New York Times (1920)Flappers and Philosophers (1920) is a collection of short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald that is the prelude to the themes evident in his novels. The stories feature his iconic characters, strong-willed women and disconsolate men, characteristic of The Lost Generation. The stories included in this edition: "Benediction," "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," "The Cut-Glass Bowl," "Dalyrimple Goes Wrong," "Head and Shoulders," "The Four Fists," "The Ice Palace," and "The Offshore Pirate" all resonate with the colorful prose that made Fitzgerald famous. Popular at the time and a classic today, fans of The Great Gatsby (1925) and Fitzgerald will thoroughly enjoy reading these well-crafted stories.

Complete edition of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. His debut novel, written in and describing the post World War period of 1920's America, Fitzgerald's lyrical verse and personal writing style are fully demonstrated here."Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while."No student of thought should be without this historic book. This 1920 edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

Complete edition of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. His debut novel, written in and describing the post World War period of 1920's America, Fitzgerald's lyrical verse and personal writing style are fully demonstrated here."Amory Blaine inherited from his mother every trait, except the stray inexpressible few, that made him worth while."No student of thought should be without this historic book. This 1920 edition is provided in a slim volume with full text at an affordable price.

"Carrol's arrogance, her coldness, her growing dislike for him, had been beyond endurance. He was short- tempered himself and many times in the last month their disputes had hovered on the verge of physical violence."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Couple (1920-1922)The Couple, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was written sometime between 1920 and 1922, then published posthumously as one of the author's lost stories. After just one year of marriage, Pawling and wife Carrol decide that their marriage is irreparable. Before they separate, the couple decides to take on a servant couple in their household which causes unpredicted unrest. Ironically, it creates an alliance between Pawling and Carrol against the couple, joining the two in a common cause and mending their relationship. Fitzgerald's insights into marital relationships are some of the best that literature has to offer, making this volume an excellent addition to any reader's personal library.

"Non-fiction is a form of literature that lies half-way between fiction and fact."-F. Scott Fitzgerald, The I.O.U. (1920)The I.O.U. by F. Scott Fitzgerald was written early in his professional career, submitted to Harper's Bazaar magazine in 1920, and rejected. The story, published posthumously, offers a satirical take on the publishing world and describes how publishers sensationalize the news to the point of fictionalizing a death. An amusing story with a message, this is for those who wish to see the humorous side of Fitzgerald and a glimpse of the early Roaring Twenties.

I Den store Gatsby fanger Fitzgerald på en glitrende måte opp både den desillusjonen som råder i Amerika i tiden etter første verdenskrig og den sviktende moralen i et samfunn som er besatt av rikdom og status. Men han gjør mer enn å få frem særpreg av tid og sted, for i beskrivelsen av Gatsbys tragiske mål om å oppfylle drømmen, gjenskaper Fitzgerald den universelle konflikten mellom fantasi og virkelighet.