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Selected Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Selected Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
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 Dive into the enchanting world of F. Scott Fitzgeralds short stories, where humor and sentimentality intertwine against the vibrant backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the evolving social landscape of America. In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, shy wallflower Bernice undergoes a transformation at the hands of her more glamorous cousin, whose intentions may not be entirely pure. Benediction paints a touching portrait of a young woman reconnecting with her brother in seminary. A whimsical camel steals the spotlight in The Camels Back, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a poignant tale of a man who ages in reverse. Tragedy strikes a young couple in The Lees of Happiness. This captivating collection features selections from Fitzgeralds renowned works, Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)Copyright Short Stories Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • 010 - The Lees of Happiness part 2

    010 - The Lees of Happiness part 2
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of F. Scott Fitzgeralds short stories, where humor and sentimentality intertwine against the vibrant backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the evolving social landscape of America. In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, shy wallflower Bernice undergoes a transformation at the hands of her more glamorous cousin, whose intentions may not be entirely pure. Benediction paints a touching portrait of a young woman reconnecting with her brother in seminary. A whimsical camel steals the spotlight in The Camels Back, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a poignant tale of a man who ages in reverse. Tragedy strikes a young couple in The Lees of Happiness. This captivating collection features selections from Fitzgeralds renowned works, Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)
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    25 mins
  • 009 - The Lees of Happiness part 1

    009 - The Lees of Happiness part 1
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of F. Scott Fitzgeralds short stories, where humor and sentimentality intertwine against the vibrant backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the evolving social landscape of America. In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, shy wallflower Bernice undergoes a transformation at the hands of her more glamorous cousin, whose intentions may not be entirely pure. Benediction paints a touching portrait of a young woman reconnecting with her brother in seminary. A whimsical camel steals the spotlight in The Camels Back, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a poignant tale of a man who ages in reverse. Tragedy strikes a young couple in The Lees of Happiness. This captivating collection features selections from Fitzgeralds renowned works, Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)
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    28 mins
  • 008 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button part 2

    008 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button part 2
    Feb 23 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of F. Scott Fitzgeralds short stories, where humor and sentimentality intertwine against the vibrant backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the evolving social landscape of America. In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, shy wallflower Bernice undergoes a transformation at the hands of her more glamorous cousin, whose intentions may not be entirely pure. Benediction paints a touching portrait of a young woman reconnecting with her brother in seminary. A whimsical camel steals the spotlight in The Camels Back, while The Curious Case of Benjamin Button offers a poignant tale of a man who ages in reverse. Tragedy strikes a young couple in The Lees of Happiness. This captivating collection features selections from Fitzgeralds renowned works, Flappers and Philosophers and Tales of the Jazz Age. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)
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    31 mins
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