Flappers and Philosophers
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
First published in 1920, Flappers and Philosophers marked F. Scott Fitzgerald's entry into the field of short stories, where he skillfully proved himself to be "the master of the mechanism of the novella technique" (Boston transcript). Some of her favorite tales are featured in this eight-person collection, including "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and "Head and Shoulders," especially with their O. Henry-like twists; piercing "Benediction" and "Cut Glass Bowl"; and "Offshore Pirate," the opening and most romantic story of the octet. It is a collection of masterfully short works by an American literary icon that led The New York Times Book Review to note that "[no one] can do anything but recognize Mr. Fitzgerald's talent and genius." The enriched classics of pocket books represent great works of world literature developed for the modern reader. Special features include critical perspectives, suggestions for further reading, and a unique visual essay of period photos that help bring each word to life.
