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“I am slow-thinking and full of interior rules that act as brakes on my desires.”

Quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Book:F. Scott Fitzgerald: Trimalchio: An Early Version of 'The Great Gatsby'

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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Trimalchio: An Early Version of 'The Great Gatsby'

Trimalchio delves into the early stages of Fitzgerald's renowned work, providing readers with a unique perspective on the development of the characters and themes that would ultimately shape 'The Great Gatsby'. 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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