Tales of the Jazz Age by F. Scott Fitzgerald

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Author Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940
Title Tales of the Jazz Age
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The jelly-bean -- The camel's back -- May Day -- Porcelain and pink -- The diamond as big as the Ritz -- The curious case of Benjamin Button -- Tarquin of Cheapside -- "O Russet witch!" -- The lees of happiness -- Mr. Icky -- Jemina.
Credits Steve Schulze, Charles Franks, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and Henry Flower
Summary "Tales of the Jazz Age" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, specifically during the Jazz Age era of the 1920s. The stories encapsulate the cultural and societal changes of the time, showcasing the extravagant lifestyles and explorations of identity characteristic of the Roaring Twenties. Through various characters and scenarios, Fitzgerald delves into themes of love, ambition, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America. The opening portion of "Tales of the Jazz Age" introduces the first story, "The Jelly-Bean," which follows the life of Jim Powell, affectionately known as a "Jelly-bean," a term used in the South to describe a man who idles his life away. At twenty-one, Jim navigates the social landscape of his small Georgian town, where he feels out of place amongst the more affluent youth. Despite his lack of social status and former family prominence, Jim grapples with feelings of inadequacy, particularly as he contemplates attending a party to which he has been invited. Fitzgerald paints a vivid picture of Jim's internal struggles with self-image and unrequited love as he reflects on his relationship with his surroundings and the people within it, setting the stage for a story that examines the complexities of belonging and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6695
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 21, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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