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The Short Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: A New Collection

This volume compiles a selection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's short stories, offering readers a glimpse into the author's skillful storytelling and exploration of the social and cultural landscape of the 1920s, known as the Jazz Age. more

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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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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