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In "The History of the World, According to War," co-hosted by Brett and Victor, we explore the numerous wars, battles, and conflicts that have shaped our civilization. Each episode focuses on a specific conflict, providing historical context, significant events, and the impact these conflicts had on societies.We journey through different time periods, beginning with the earliest conflicts in ancient history and progressing toward more recent battles. We delve into the rise and fall of empires, the strategies and tactics employed in warfare, and the consequences that reverberated through ...

Scaling Simplified is THE podcast for small business owners who are ready to build a business they are not a slave to. Join Pip Harland and Georgia Fitzgerald as they talk all things team, finance, systems, and strategies you need to scale your business. With over 20 years of combined experience working in big corporates and small start-ups, we’re here to help you build a business you are not a slave to!

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Flappers and Philosophers was the first collection of short stories written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, published in 1920. It includes eight stories.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: http://www.adfreesounds.com for our Premium, 10 Hour Sounds

Step into the glamorous world of The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald and discover why this novel is a literary classic! Follow the tumultuous relationship of Anthony and Gloria Patch as they navigate the joys and heartaches of being young, wealthy, and in love in the roaring twenties. With its captivating characters and incisive commentary on the decadence of the age, The Beautiful and Damned is a must-listen for anyone interested in Fitzgerald's work or the jazz age. So why wait? Start listening to The Beautiful and Damned today and be swept away by the glamour and drama of the ...

The curious Case of Benjamin Button, a 1921 short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, now a major motion picture, features Benjamin Button, who, born as an old man much to the dismay and chagrin of his father and family Doctor, ages backwards until he leaves this world as a newborn.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribe Check out our ad free subscription: adfreesounds.com The best audiobooks - Our collection includes memoirs, fiction, non fiction, and more!www.solgoodmedia.com/categories/audiobooksFairy ...

Step into the world of This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald and discover why this novel is a classic of American literature! Follow the story of Amory Blaine, a young man coming of age in the aftermath of World War I, as he struggles to find his place in the world and come to terms with love, loss, and the changing society around him. With its memorable characters, evocative descriptions, and themes of love and self-discovery, This Side of Paradise is a must-listen for anyone interested in classic literature or the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald. So why wait? Start listening to This Side...

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The Spiritual Psychology of Everyday Life combines spirituality and psychology with the goal of reaching people who are interested in personal growth, well-being, applied psychology, and spirituality. It is intended for those who are looking for inspiration and practical tools. The podcast does not promote any specific religion or dogma, but rather explores the universal principles and practices that can help anyone live a happier and more meaningful life. The information contained in this podcast is for entertainment and education only and does not constitute professional advice or services.

Cuando todo es perfecto, ¿qué puede salir mal? Dick y Nicole lo tienen todo: son ricos, inteligentes y elegantes. Viajan a la Riviera francesa, epicentro de la clase alta mundial. Pero tras tan imponente carta de presentación se esconden secretos y debilidades que acaban convirtiéndose en un caballo desbocado imposible de domar, haciendo que la perfección de Dick y Nicole no sea más que un espejismo.

Selected Short Stories is a collection of some of F. Scott Fitzgerald's most memorable and thought-provoking works. Published in 1931, the collection includes several of his best-known stories, such as "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button." These stories explore themes of social class, love, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by its elegance, wit, and poetic language, making his stories both engaging and thought-provoking.

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) was an American novelist, essayist, short story writer and screenwriter. He was best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age a term he popularized. BOOK 2: In the spring of 1917, when Doctor Richard Diver first arrived in Zurich, he was twenty-six years old, a fine age for a man, indeed the very acme of bachelorhood. Even in war-time days, it was a fine age for Dick, who was already too valuable, too much of a capital investment to be shot off in a gun.

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) was an American novelist, essayist, short story writer and screenwriter. He was best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age a term he popularized. BOOK 3: Frau Kaethe Gregorovius overtook her husband on the path of their villa. 'How was Nicole?' she asked mildly; but she spoke out of breath, giving away the fact that she had held the question in her mind during her run. Franz looked at her in surprise.

In this collection of short stories some of our most popular and well-known authors are grouped together with an unfortunate tag: dead at 44. These authors are not run-of-the-mill or ten a penny; they are literary leviathans who left enduring works of literature and sadly may have left us many more had they lived. We will never know.

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on 24th September 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, into an upper-middle class family. Whilst his mother was pregnant with him, his two young sisters tragically died. Fitzgerald once said this was when his destiny as a writer was ordained. Amongst F. Scott Fitzgerald's many short story gems is ‘The Four Fists’. It follows a life, from boyhood to maturity, and how an occasional brush with physical force influences and changes that life.

Herman Melville: "Bartleby", Edgar Allan Poe: "Das Manuskript in der Flasche", Nathaniel Hawthorne: "Rappaccinis Tochter", Mark Twain: "Die Eine-Million-Pfund-Note", Edgar Allan Poe: "Hopp-Frosch" und F. Scott Fitzgerald: "Der Gast in Zimmer Neunzehn". In der Weltliteratur haben amerikanische Autoren und ihre Werke schon immer einen besonderen Rang eingenommen. Berühmte Namen wie Melville, Fitzgerald, Twain, Poe - sie alle beeinflussten die Literaturgeschichte und wurden so zu den großen Legenden in der fantastischen Welt der Bücher.

Es una novela de 1925 escrita por el autor estadounidense F. Scott Fitzgerald que sigue a un grupo de personajes que viven en la ciudad ficticia de West Egg en la próspera Long Island, en el verano de 1922. La historia hace referencia principalmente al joven y misterioso millonario Jay Gatsby, su pasión quijotesca y la obsesión por la hermosa ex debutante Daisy Buchanan.

Take a walk on the more colourful side of the English language, learning the rules of swearing, new slang terms, etc., all of which form an integral part of English-language societies and cultures. Ideal for English Language learners wanting to improve their fluency and add nuance to their speaking skills.Questions? Comments? Requests? popeshitwoods@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Gatsby is a triumph of descriptive prose, and has entered into the annuls of fame of both American literature as well as Americana. The story transcends time, and while set in the Roaring Twenties, describes the human psyche—its needs, desires, obsessions—in both detail and depth. A must listen for anyone wanting to gain a deeper understanding into the mindset of that time, as well as perhaps modern-day America.

Is it possible to laugh at the world's imminent demise? Was the eldritch abomination Cthulhu in a 1980s synth pop band? And is a sigh nothing more than performative mouth flatulence?All this and more in the weird folk horror comedy jam that is Horseshit Apocalypse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.