The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald by F. Scott Fitzgerald

This book is a collection of short stories written by a renowned American author, known for his depictions of the Jazz Age (the 1920s), with all its excess, glamour, and despair. The anthology includes both popular and lesser-known works, providing a comprehensive view of the author's talent and versatility. The stories explore themes such as wealth, ambition, love, and disillusionment, capturing the spirit of an era and the complexities of the human heart. Each narrative is rich in symbolism and offers a profound, often melancholic, insight into the American Dream.

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Total Points: 51

Since this book was first published in 1989, there is a penalty of 24.0%. The age adjusted score is 38.76.

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