“No," interrupted Marcia emphatically. "And you're a sweet boy. Come here and kiss me." Horace stopped quickly in front of her. "Why do you want me to kiss you?" he asked intently. "Do you just go round kissing people?" "Why, yes," admitted Marcia, unruffled. "'At's all life is. Just going around kissing people.”
Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Work
Flappers and Philosophers
This book is a compilation of short stories that delve into the philosophical musings and societal challenges of the early 20th century. The characters include flappers, who were young women of the Roaring Twenties, and philosophers, representing intellectual discourse. The stories collectively reflect the cultural and intellectual climate of the time, offering a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of these diverse individuals. more
Author
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, renowned for his works that encapsulate the Jazz Age and the Roaring Twenties. His most celebrated novel, 'The Great Gatsby,' is a critical and commercial success, reflecting the themes of the American Dream and the decline of the American upper class. more
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