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Flappers and Philosophers

Flappers and Philosophers

by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940

BookID: 4368

Language:English

Contents:The offshore pirate -- The ice palace -- Head and shoulders -- The cut-glass bowl -- Bernice bobs her hair -- Benediction -- Dalyrimple goes wrong -- The four fists.

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

FictionShort stories, American

Description

"Flappers and Philosophers" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of eight short stories published in 1920. Originally appearing in popular magazines like The Saturday Evening Post, these tales capture the social dynamics of Jazz Age America through diverse characters and classes. The collection features courtship, marriage, and the clash between different social types, including the celebrated story "The Ice Palace." These early works showcased Fitzgerald's range and brilliance, establishing him as a masterful short story writer before his novels gained prominence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Class:PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

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