1920 1st ed F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Flappers and Philosophers Jazz Age Gatsby era

1920 1^st ed F. SCOTT FITZGERALD Flappers and Philosophers Jazz Age Gatsby era

 

“Flappers and Philosophers” is a compilation of eight fascinating short stories authored by the beloved F. Scott Fitzgerald. These stories had earlier seen the light of day individually in either the Saturday Evening Post or Scribner’s Magazine. Stories included in this first edition:

 

• “The Offshore Pirate” delves into the exciting life of Ardita Farnam. On a journey to Florida, her boat gets captured by pirates, leading to an unexpected romance with their captain. Fitzgerald notably revised the ending to emphasize its reality rather than it being Ardita’s dream.
• “The Ice Palace” introduces us to Sally Carrol Happer, a young woman from the fictional city of Tarleton, Georgia. Bored with her monotonous life, Sally yearns for excitement and decides to move north. However, the harsh winter weather makes her reconsider this decision and she ultimately returns home.
• “Head and Shoulders”, Horace Tarbox, a dedicated intellectual, meets Marcia, an actress who shows him a new perspective on life. The story unfolds into an unexpected romance and a role reversal, as Horace becomes an entertainer and Marcia, a successful writer.
• “The Cut-Glass Bowl” focuses on a scandalous affair between Evylyn Piper and Freddy Gedney. After their affair is exposed, Evylyn’s life spirals out of control, ending in a tragic accident involving the titular cut-glass bowl.
• “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” portrays the struggle of a young mixed-race girl, Bernice, who tries to fit in with her sophisticated cousin Marjorie’s crowd. Bernice’s decision to bob her hair leads to unexpected and dramatic consequences.
• “Benediction” follows Lois, who undergoes an emotional transformation during her visit to her brother Keith, who is studying to become a priest, on her way to meet her lover, Howard.
• “Dalyrimple Goes Wrong” narrates the story of Bryan Dalyrimple, a young war veteran who turns to crime out of frustration and a sense of entitlement. His illicit activities ironically pave his way to public office.
• “The Four Fists” presents the journey of Samuel Meredith, whose confrontations and resulting life lessons shape him into a well-respected man.

 

These stories provide readers with a glimpse of Fitzgerald’s brilliant exploration of human nature, societal norms, and the consequences of our actions.

 

Item number: #41181

Price: $750

 

FITZGERALD, F. Scott

 

Flappers and Philosophers

 

New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1920. First Edition, First Printing.

 

Details:

• Collation: Complete
  • [8], 269, [2]
• Edition Note:
  • Copyright page includes “Published September, 1920” and Scribner’s seal at bottom of page. (1^st state)
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
  • Green cloth
  • Facsimile dust jacket
• Size: ~7.75in X 5.5in (19.5cm x 14cm)

 

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