F. Scott Fitzgerald
Published on 29. December 2011
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-0-333-66899-3 (ISBN)
Description
This study of F. Scott Fitzgerald offers new readings of novels such as The Great Gatsby, Tender is the Night and The Last Tycoon. It is an essential introduction to Fitzgerald's fiction, both for first-time readers and for those aware of his reputation as one of twentieth-century America's most representative writers.
Reviews / Votes
'In this engaging and accessible book, Michael Glenday has painted a lively and vividly living portrait of F. Scott Fitzgerald as the gifted artist.' - Stephanie Ann Smith, Professor of English, University of Florida, USAMore details
Series
Edition
2011
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
341 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-66899-3 (9780333668993)
DOI
10.1007/978-0-230-34512-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Person
MICHAEL K. GLENDAY was appointed Research Affiliate in the Department of Literature at the Open University, UK, in 2005. He is a founding co-editor of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Review and his previous publications include books on Saul Bellow and Norman Mailer and the co-edited volume American Mythologies: Essays on Contemporary Literature.
Content
Introduction.- This Side of Paradise: An Elfin Harlequinade .- The Beautiful and Damned: A Triumph of Lethargy .- The Great Gatsby: Inside the Hyena Cage .- The Short Stories and Tender is the Night: The Tragic Power.- The Last Tycoon: The Heart of Hollywood .- Conclusion .- Notes.- Bibliography .- Index.