_Flappers and Philosophers_ was published in 1920 on the heels of Fitzgerald's sensational debut, _This Side of Paradise_ , and anticipated themes in _The Great Gatsby_. This iconic collection marks the writer's entry into short fiction, and contains some of his most famous early stories, including
Flappers and Philosophers
β Scribed by F. S Fitzgerald
- Publisher
- Open Road Media
- Year
- 2016
- Tongue
- en-US
- Weight
- 154 KB
- Category
- Fiction
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β¦ Synopsis
Witty, wise, and beautifully poignant short stories from a master of the form
Bernice is pretty but awkward. She can't dance, flirt, or hold her liquor. When her sophisticated cousin, Marjorie, finally decides to help the poor girl, the results are dramaticβsuddenly the boys are interested in Bernice. Too interested, thinks Marjorie. So she decides to play a cruel trickβbut Bernice gets the last laugh.
First published in the Saturday Evening Post, "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is a classic tale of the Jazz Age and but one of the highlights of this classic story collection. Other gems include "The Ice Palace," "The Cut-Glass Bowl," and "The Offshore Pirate," a delightfully clever story about a spoiled young girl who falls in love with an unlikely suitor.
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