F. Scott Fitzgerald
New Perspectives
Published on 7. January 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
296 pages
978-0-8203-2375-6 (ISBN)
Description
Years after his death, F. Scott Fitzgerald continues to captivate both the popular and the critical imagination. This collection of essays presents fresh insights into his writing, discussing neglected texts and approaching familiar works from new perspectives.
Seventeen scholarly articles deal not only with Fitzgerald's novels but with his stories and essays as well, considering such topics as the Roman Catholic background of The Beautiful and Damned and the influence of Mark Twain on Fitzgerald's work and self-conception. The volume also features four personal essays by Fitzgerald's friends Budd Schulberg, Frances Kroll Ring, publisher Charles Scribner III, and writer George Garrett that shed new light on his personal and professional lives. Together these contributions demonstrate the continued vitality of Fitzgerald's work and establish new directions for ongoing discussions of his life and writing.
Seventeen scholarly articles deal not only with Fitzgerald's novels but with his stories and essays as well, considering such topics as the Roman Catholic background of The Beautiful and Damned and the influence of Mark Twain on Fitzgerald's work and self-conception. The volume also features four personal essays by Fitzgerald's friends Budd Schulberg, Frances Kroll Ring, publisher Charles Scribner III, and writer George Garrett that shed new light on his personal and professional lives. Together these contributions demonstrate the continued vitality of Fitzgerald's work and establish new directions for ongoing discussions of his life and writing.
Reviews / Votes
This book makes a significant contribution to Fitzgerald studies. It is an exciting and challenging series of essays. -- James E. Nagel * University of Georgia *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Georgia
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
467 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8203-2375-6 (9780820323756)
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Persons
Jackson R. Bryer (Editor)
JACKSON R. BRYER is a professor of English at the University of Maryland at College Park.
Alan Margolies (Editor)
ALAN MARGOLIES is a professor emeritus of English at John Jay College, City University of New York.
Ruth Prigozy (Editor)
RUTH PRIGOZY is a professor of English at Hofstra University.
JACKSON R. BRYER is a professor of English at the University of Maryland at College Park.
Alan Margolies (Editor)
ALAN MARGOLIES is a professor emeritus of English at John Jay College, City University of New York.
Ruth Prigozy (Editor)
RUTH PRIGOZY is a professor of English at Hofstra University.