The Best Early Stories Of F. Scott Fitzgerald (Short Stories)

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Since 1917 The Modern Library prides itself as The modern Library of the world s Best Books . Its paperback series feature treasured classics, major translations of great works, and rediscoveries of keen literary and historical merit. Featuring introductions by leading writers, stunning translations, scholarly endnotes and reading group guides. Production values emphasize superior quality and readability. Competitive prices, coupled with exciting cover design make these an ideal gift to be cherished by the avid reader.<b/> In the euphoric months before and after the publication of This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald, the flapper s historian and poet laureate of the Jazz Age, wrote the ten stories that appear in this unique collection. Exploring characters and themes that would appear in his later works, such as The Beautiful and Damned and The Great Gatsby, these early selections are among the very best of Fitzgerald s many short stories. This Modern Library Paperback Classic includes notes, an appendix of nonfiction essays by Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and their contemporaries, and vintage magazine illustrations. Stories include – Benediction, Head and Shoulders, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, The Ice Palace, The Offshore Pirate, May Day, The Jelly Bean, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, Winter Dreams, Absolution.