The Complete Works (eBook)

F. Scott Fitzgerald (Autor)

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2022
4158 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739849-3 (EAN)

Infos

F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Complete Works" encompasses a rich tapestry of American life during the Jazz Age, vividly reflecting both the glamour and the disillusionment of the 1920s. This comprehensive collection showcases Fitzgerald's masterful prose, innovative narrative techniques, and keen psychological insights, spanning his renowned novels, short stories, and essays. Through a variety of characters—from the enigmatic Jay Gatsby to the poignant Zelda—Fitzgerald deftly captures the complexities of human desires, societal aspirations, and the existential struggles of his time, situating his narrative within the broader context of Modernist literature. Fitzgerald, a leading figure of the Lost Generation, drew heavily on his own experiences with wealth, love, and cultural upheaval. His tumultuous relationship with Zelda Sayre not only fueled his creative output but also imbued his works with an authenticity rooted in personal tragedy and triumph. His dual background of affluence and turbulence mirrors the very essence of the American Dream, making him a poignant observer of the societal changes occurring in his era. Readers seeking to understand the intricacies of the American experience and the literary brilliance of the 20th century will find "The Complete Works" an essential addition to their library. Fitzgerald's ability to weave personal narrative with broader socio-economic themes offers profound insights into the human condition, making this collection a timeless exploration of ambition, love, and the unattainable.

Autor

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is regarded as one of the quintessential voices of the Jazz Age, a term he popularized. Born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald in St. Paul, Minnesota, he rose to prominence as a chronicler of the Roaring Twenties and is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' (1925), which has become a staple in American literature classes due to its evocative depiction of the flamboyance and excess of the era along with its poignant critique of the American Dream. His literary corpus, collected in 'The Complete Works,' reveals a nuanced examination of wealth, class, and human aspirations. Beyond 'The Great Gatsby,' Fitzgerald's notable works include 'This Side of Paradise' (1920), which rocketed him to fame, 'The Beautiful and Damned' (1922), and 'Tender Is the Night' (1934). Each of these works showcases Fitzgerald's signature style—lyrical prose, rich with metaphor and symbolism, exploring themes of youth, despair, and the passage of time. Despite personal struggles with alcoholism and financial instability, exacerbated by his wife Zelda's mental health issues, Fitzgerald's work has remained influential, earning him a posthumous recognition as one of the great American writers. His exploration of the dichotomies inherent in the American ethos has proved enduringly relevant, and his masterful manipulation of language and form continues to captivate readers and scholars alike.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 1920s romance novels • american classic literature • American dream • American Dream disillusionment • American literary canon • American Roaring Twenties books • Arthur Gask • Charles Dickens • Classic • complex character relationships • elegant prose style • Ernest Hemingway • Existential Melancholy • Ezra Pound • famous american authors • Fitzgerald short story collections • flapper era stories • F. Scott Fitzgerald novels • great depression era • Historical • historical fiction classics • Human Fragility • Jack Kerouac • James Joyce • Jazz Age exploration • Jazz Age fiction • J. D. Salinger • Joseph Conrad • Literary evolution • literary fiction anthologies • Lost Generation literature • Mark Twain • modernist literary movement • narrative genius • Oscar Wilde • Roaring Twenties • Roaring Twenties social commentary • Romantic tragedy themes • Social observations • Societal Transitions • The Great Gatsby author • T. S. Eliot • vivid imagery writing