Bøger af F. Scott Fitzgerald

There are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.Extravagant rumors abound of a man named Jay Gatsby who has newly arrived to the coastline of a section of Long Island known colloquially as West Egg. Long into the night, the mysterious Gatsby threw lavish parties at his sprawling estate, but when alone, Gatsby could be found staring longingly at a solitary green light across the dark water. For all Gatsby has attained in his life, that green light represents all that he lost.The greatest story to encapsulate the roaring twenties, The Great Gatsby follows the eventful lives of the denizens from East and West Egg in this timeless classic of American literature.

One of the great classics, The Great Gatsby, was the third novel by an American writer, F. Scott Fitzgerald. This masterpiece was first published in the year 1925, set in New York City. It shares with us the tragic story of Jay Gatsby and a wealthy young woman whom he loved in his youth. This classic novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. This novel revolves around the theme of wealth, class, love, and idealism and raises various questions about American ideology and society. This novel has been translated into various languages and still receives huge readership from all generations. Let's read this masterpiece to find out more about Jay's life's journey.

This Side of Paradise is the debut novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1920. It examines the lives and morality of carefree American youth at the dawn of the Jazz Age. The novel chronicles the life of Amory Blaine from his childhood up through his early twenties. Born in welath, Amory becomes a student at Princeton, dabbling in literature and romance, eventually turning disillusioned by the greed and social climbing in post-World War I America.Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American writer of novels and short stories, whose works have been seen as evocative of the Jazz Age, a term he himself allegedly coined. He is regarded as one of the greatest twentieth century writers. Fitzgerald was of the self-styled ""Lost Generation,"" Americans born in the 1890s who came of age during World War I. He finished four novels, left a fifth unfinished, and wrote dozens of short stories that treat themes of youth, despair, and age.

Tender Is the Night is the fourth and final novel completed by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in French Riviera during the twilight of the Jazz Age, the novel chronicles the rise and fall of Dick Diver, a promising young psychiatrist, and his wife, Nicole, who is one of his patients. The story mirrors events in the lives of the author and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald as Dick starts his descent into alcoholism and Nicole descends into mental illness.

Library of America presents the definitive novel of the Jazz Age in an authoritative new text--along with a quartet of brilliant stories that explore variations on the theme of desperate longing for an unattainable someone or something --

Jim Mathers recently got married to Jaqueline, and with a baby on the way, every penny they earn is now more important than ever.However, Jim has a kind heart and has a hard time saying no to a person in need, lending money without hesitation but never getting it back.When Jaqueline suggests he stop giving his money away, Jim is torn between his heart and his head.Will he continue spreading his generosity, or will he think twice before giving away another sum of money?‘Hot & Cold Blood’ is perfect for fans of Raymond Carver and Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A salutary tale, ‘The Baby Party’ focuses on John and Edith Andros.John is at odds with himself over his attitude towards his daughter, Ede. On one hand, he’s glad that life will continue through his child. On the other, the day-to-day practicalities of fatherhood bore and irritate him.However, when Ede is invited to a party and ends up hurting another child, John’s instincts are put to the test.A pithy story, ‘The Baby Party’ suggests that there are occasions when children can act with more maturity than their grownup counterparts.Fun, fast-paced, and full of laughs, ‘The Baby Party’ is perfect for fans of Ernest Hemingway.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Considered one of the author's greatest short stories, ‘Winter Dreams’ tells the tale of young Dexter Green as he desperately tries to become rich and climb the social ladder in order to impress the beautiful and wealthy Judy Jones.A tragic tale about lost youth, its style and themes were later revisited in his famous masterpiece, ‘The Great Gatsby’.‘Winter Dreams’ will delight fans of ´The Great Gatsby´.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Charles Stuart just wanted to sit quietly in the audience and watch the play, but Mrs Robinson and her two friends in the row behind had other ideas...As the curtain falls on the first act, an exasperated Mr Stuart, fed up with the constant chattering and kicking of his seat, turns to Mrs Robinson and pushes her in the face.This classic, humorous tale, plays out in the courtroom as Charles Stuart tries to defend himself against the charge of assault and battery.A witty short story, ‘The Pusher-in-the-Face’ is the ideal read for fans of Mark Twain.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

A confession to a Catholic Priest leads to a terrifying judgement that Rudolph Miller had not foreseen.Originally intended as a prologue to Fitzgerald’s masterpiece ‘The Great Gatsby’, this short tale follows the life of 11-year-old Catholic Rudolph Miller, who fantasises about his self-created alter ego, Blatchford Sarnemington.First published in ‘The American Mercury’ in 1924, it was later included in Fitzgerald's third short story collection ‘All the Sad Young Men’ in 1926.‘Absolution’ is the ideal read for fans of ´The Great Gatsby´.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

On the face of it, Evelyn Piper has it all: a loving husband, a devoted daughter, and a secure lifestyle.However, she is also the owner of a cut-glass bowl given to her in anger by a rejected suitor.This bowl seems to act as the connecting thread between all the tragedies that befall Evelyn and her family.With the deft use of symbolism, Fitzgerald creates a short story that encourages the reader to reflect on their own lives, material wealth, and past regrets.An introspective read for fans of the author of ‘The Great Gatsby.’F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

It’s December 29th, 1919, and Perry Parkhurst has a plan.Tired of his lengthy engagement to Betty Medill, he's armed with a marriage license and a proposal.However, when things don’t go according to plan, a bellyful of champagne sees our forlorn hero turning up to a fancy dress party dressed as a camel.The same party that Betty turns up at...Laugh-out-loud funny and full of wry observations on the interactions between men and women, ‘The Camel’s Back’ is a must for those who want to see Fitzgerald at his most playful.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Sally Carrol, living in Tarleton, isn’t your typical Southern belle.Bored with provincial life, she jumps at the chance to visit her fiancée’s family, in the North. However, when she arrives in Bellamy, she’s given a very frosty reception.When she is forced to spend the night in the eponymous Ice Palace, Sally must face some difficult home truths.An exploration of social differences and the difference between dreams and reality, ‘The Ice Palace’ is a deftly-written, modernist story and an ideal introduction to the author.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

Samuel Meredith is one of those men who just seems to rub people the wrong way.Selfish, arrogant, and supremely ignorant, it seems the only way for him to learn is with a punch to the face.Deliciously funny yet thoughtfully written, ‘The Four Fists’ gives us a central protagonist who can either learn from his mistakes or ignore the literal blows that life keeps throwing his way.Published after his debut novel, this is a superb example of Fitzgerald’s earlier works.´The Four Fists´ is perfect for fans of Ernest Hemingway's short stories.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

‘The Lees of Happiness’ is a romantic tale that will make you question what true love really is.A newlywed young woman and her author husband begin married life in a home of their own, but disease brings chaos and destruction to their happiness as their life and marriage unravel. Can their love survive the harsh realities of life?This touching, passionate tale about ordinary lives and their extraordinary love, is an American literary classic.A memorable short story of unconditional love, lifelong devotion, and human kindness, ‘The Lees of Happiness’ is the ideal read for fans of Ernest Hemingway and Raymond Carver.F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and the author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’, with the latter having been made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.Skillfully capturing the prosperity of post-World War One America, his writing helped illustrate the 1920s Jazz Age that he and his wife Zelda Fitzgerald were at the centre of.

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald, 2022-12-15, Wordsworth Editions Ltd, eng

Leseprobe: https://easyoriginal.com/leseproben/DE53.pdf Innovative Lesemethode: https://easyoriginal.com/lesemethode/ Ungekürzter Originaltext. Zweisprachiges Buch Englisch-Deutsch. "The Great Gatsby" ("Der große Gatsby") ist ein 1925 erstmals veröffentlichter Roman des US-amerikanischen Autors F. Scott Fitzgerald. Er schildert die Erlebnisse einer Reihe unterschiedlicher Personen, die den Sommer 1922 in der fiktiven Stadt West Egg auf der Insel Long Island nordöstlich von New York City verbringen. Hauptperson ist der junge und mysteriöse Millionär Jay Gatsby, der seit Jahren die schöne Daisy Buchanan liebt, die während seines Militärdiensts einen anderen Mann geheiratet hat."The Great Gatsby" gilt als das Meisterwerk Fitzgeralds, in dem er sich mit Themen wie Dekadenz, Ausschweifungen, Idealismus, Widerstand gegen Veränderungen und sozialen Umbrüchen auseinandersetzt. Er schuf dabei ein treffendes Porträt der sogenannten "Roaring Twenties", der von wirtschaftlichem Wachstum, Prohibition, Kriminalität, Jazz und Flappern geprägten 1920er Jahre in den Vereinigten Staaten."The Great Gatsby" wird heute zu den bedeutendsten Werken der amerikanischen Moderne gezählt. Spaß am Lesen im Original - und das schon als Anfänger oder Wiedereinsteiger. Innovative Lesemethode von Ilya Frank. Fremdsprachen durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren. Effiziente und mühelose Erweiterung des Wortschatzes dank der innovativen Lesemethode. Es bereitet keine Mühe, um im Original zu lesen und kein Wörterbuch ist notwendig, um jedes Wort genau zu verstehen. Nebenbei erlernt man den Wortschatz und wiederholt / verbessert die Grammatik. Dank der integrierten Hörbücher wird auch das Hörverständnis trainiert.

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.F. Scott Fitzgerald was the most celebrated chronicler of the Jazz Age. At the time of his death, he believed he was an alcoholic failure; but he received posthumous acclaim as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. This collection brings together some of his finest stories, including 'The Curious Tale of Benjamin Button'; 'Winter Dreams', a melancholy thwarted love story that anticipated The Great Gatsby, and 'Babylon Revisited', set the year after the 1929 stock market crash, when the Jazz Age sounded its last.'His talent was as natural as the pattern that was made by the dust on a butterfly's wings' Ernest Hemingway

Part 2 Leseprobe: https://easyoriginal.com/leseproben/DE56.pdf Innovative Lesemethode: https://easyoriginal.com/lesemethode/ Ungekürzter Originaltext. Zweisprachiges Buch Englisch-Deutsch. "The Great Gatsby" ("Der große Gatsby") ist ein 1925 erstmals veröffentlichter Roman des US-amerikanischen Autors F. Scott Fitzgerald. Er schildert die Erlebnisse einer Reihe unterschiedlicher Personen, die den Sommer 1922 in der fiktiven Stadt West Egg auf der Insel Long Island nordöstlich von New York City verbringen. Hauptperson ist der junge und mysteriöse Millionär Jay Gatsby, der seit Jahren die schöne Daisy Buchanan liebt, die während seines Militärdiensts einen anderen Mann geheiratet hat."The Great Gatsby" gilt als das Meisterwerk Fitzgeralds, in dem er sich mit Themen wie Dekadenz, Ausschweifungen, Idealismus, Widerstand gegen Veränderungen und sozialen Umbrüchen auseinandersetzt. Er schuf dabei ein treffendes Porträt der sogenannten "Roaring Twenties", der von wirtschaftlichem Wachstum, Prohibition, Kriminalität, Jazz und Flappern geprägten 1920er Jahre in den Vereinigten Staaten."The Great Gatsby" wird heute zu den bedeutendsten Werken der amerikanischen Moderne gezählt. Spaß am Lesen im Original - und das schon als Anfänger oder Wiedereinsteiger. Innovative Lesemethode von Ilya Frank. Fremdsprachen durch Spaß am Lesen lernen, auffrischen und perfektionieren. Effiziente und mühelose Erweiterung des Wortschatzes dank der innovativen Lesemethode. Es bereitet keine Mühe, um im Original zu lesen und kein Wörterbuch ist notwendig, um jedes Wort genau zu verstehen. Nebenbei erlernt man den Wortschatz und wiederholt / verbessert die Grammatik. Dank der integrierten Hörbücher wird auch das Hörverständnis trainiert.