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Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

“Very well then, better a sane crook than a mad puritan.”

Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Book:Three Novels: Tender is the Night; The Beautiful and Damned; Thi

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Three Novels: Tender is the Night; The Beautiful and Damned; Thi

This compilation brings together three notable works, showcasing the author's storytelling prowess across various themes and settings. more

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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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