F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby is often called the great American novel. Emblematic of an entire era, F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale of illicit desire, grand illusions, and lost dreams is rendered in a lyrical prose that revives a vanished world of glittering parties and vibrant jazz, where money and deceit walk hand in hand. Rich in humor, sharply observant of status and class, the book tells the story of Jay Gatsby's efforts to keep his faith – in money, in love, in all the promises of America – amid the chaos and conflict of life on Long Island's Gold Coast during the Roaring Twenties. This centennial edition presents the established version of the text in a collector's volume replete with social, cultural, and historical context, and numerous illustrations. The authoritative introduction examines persistent myths about Fitzgerald, his greatest work, and the age he embodies, while offering fresh ways of reading this iconic work.

This is an illustrated edition of The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald, featuring stunning illustrations, a detailed summary, an insightful author biography, and a comprehensive list of characters. Dive into the captivating world of The Beautiful and Damned, a timeless masterpiece by F. Scott Fitzgerald. This novel portrays the opulent yet turbulent lives of Anthony Patch and his wife, Gloria, as they navigate the glamour and decay of the Jazz Age. Fitzgerald masterfully explores themes of ambition, love, and moral decline, painting a vivid picture of the hedonistic 1920s. This special illustrated edition enhances the reading experience with beautiful artwork that brings the story to life, a concise summary to guide readers, and an insightful biography of Fitzgerald, providing a glimpse into the mind of one of America's greatest literary voices. A complete list of characters is also included for easy reference, making this edition perfect for both new and returning readers.

Twenty-five-year-old Anthony Patch appears to have it all: a Harvard education, an apartment in New York City, memberships at all of the best clubs, and a generous trust fund to draw from. His grandfather is not happy with Anthony’s feckless lifestyle, but can Anthony be blamed knowing that, as an orphan, he is destined to be the sole heir to his grandfather’s immense fortune? When Anthony is introduced to the beautiful Gloria Gilbert, whose hedonism rivals his own, he is so smitten that he proposes marriage. Gloria accepts—and so begins the downward spiral of their lives. While their friends prosper, Anthony and Gloria live recklessly, outspending their assets and squandering their good fortune. Will they find the fortitude to change course and recover from the humiliating depths into which they've descended?

This issue, which starts our third year of publication, F. Scott Fitzgerald brings us several short stories in his Flappers and Philosophers collection. Perfect for cozy reading. The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell is fitting for Halloween. To keep you in suspense, The Raven Messenger is a new original by Teel James Glenn. Bibliophiles will also enjoy the nostalgia of the superbly-translated French Novel A Rebours (Against Nature), the book that greatly influenced Dorian Gray.

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket The Great Gatsby, published in 1925 by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is a classic novel set in the opulent, fast-paced world of the Roaring Twenties. Through the eyes of Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to Long Island, readers are introduced to the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, a wealthy and mysterious man known for his lavish parties and obsession with his former love, Daisy Buchanan. As Nick is drawn into Gatsby's world of luxury and longing, the novel explores themes of wealth, desire, social class, and the elusive nature of the American Dream. With its vivid portrayal of 1920s excess and its critique of materialism, The Great Gatsby remains a timeless reflection on love, ambition, and the price of chasing one's dreams. The Great Gatsby is a seminal work in American literature, capturing the allure, ambition, and moral ambiguity of the Jazz Age. Through the story of Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of wealth and love, F. Scott Fitzgerald critically examines the American Dream, exposing both its allure and its potential for disillusionment in the hedonistic culture of the 1920s. Initially underrated, the novel gained iconic status during World War II and has since become essential for understanding the social and cultural fabric of the United States. Its exploration of wealth, class, and ambition continues to resonate, solidifying its place as a timeless reflection on American ideals.

"Gatsby le Magnifique" est un chef-d'oeuvre de la litt rature am ricaine, crit par F. Scott Fitzgerald et publi en 1925. Ce roman embl matique de l' re du jazz plonge le lecteur dans l'atmosph re enivrante et d cadente des ann es folles New York. L'histoire est narr e par Nick Carraway, un jeune homme du Midwest qui s'installe Long Island pour faire fortune Wall Street. Il devient le voisin du myst rieux et richissime Jay Gatsby, c l bre pour ses somptueuses f tes qui attirent le tout New York. Gatsby, obs d par son amour perdu pour Daisy Buchanan, utilise Nick pour se rapprocher d'elle. Fitzgerald d peint avec brio la haute soci t new-yorkaise des ann es 1920, son opulence et sa vacuit . travers les yeux de Nick, le lecteur d couvre un monde de faste et d'exc s, o l'argent r gne en ma tre et o les r ves am ricains se brisent sur l'autel de la r alit . Le roman explore des th mes universels tels que l'amour impossible, la d cadence morale, et la poursuite du r ve am ricain. La prose lyrique et vocatrice de Fitzgerald capture parfaitement l'esprit d'une poque, faisant de "Gatsby le Magnifique" un classique intemporel de la "Litt rature am ricaine". Cette dition bilingue, traduite par Victor Llona, permet aux lecteurs de savourer le texte original tout en b n ficiant d'une traduction fid le. Elle s'inscrit parfaitement dans les cat gories "Classiques de la litt rature" et "Romans d' poque" . "Gatsby le Magnifique" reste une oeuvre fascinante qui continue de captiver les lecteurs par sa critique sociale acerbe et son portrait saisissant d'une Am rique en pleine mutation.

Celebrate an unforgettable classic, with this Special Edition of The Great Gatsby Only this CLASSICS MADE EASY(TM) edition includes a comprehensive 340-WORD GLOSSARY. Now you can fully UNDERSTAND the historical and cultural references used throughout the story. PLUS: This book also includes a biographical article on the author, historical context and more This very special edition includes: UNABRIDGED: The full, unabridged story, straight from the pen of F. Scott Fitzgerald. GLOSSARY: A glossary of over 340 words, with this you can understand the story like never before. HISTORICAL ORIENTATION: A historical orientation to the period, giving context to the story. CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix listing each character, who they are, and where they first appear. LOCATION GUIDE: Additional appendix listing every location mentioned in the story, where it is and its significance. BONUS: A biographical article covering the life of the author, F. Scott Fitzgerald, including how this story was very special to the literary master himself. Here is a novel, glamorous, ironical, compassionate-a marvellous fusion into unity of the curious incongruities of the life of the period-which reveals a hero like no other-one who could live at no other time and in no other place. But he will live as a character, we surmise, as long as the memory of any reader lasts." There was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life ... It was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person and which it is not likely I shall ever find again." It is the story of this Jay Gatsby who came so mysteriously to West Egg, of his sumptuous entertainments, and of his love for Daisy Buchanan-a story that ranges from pure lyrical beauty to sheer brutal realism, and is infused with a sense of the strangeness of human circumstance in a heedless universe. It is a magical, living book, blended of irony, romance, and mysticism. As befits such a magnificent work of literature, Classics Made Easy spent thousands of hours researching over 340 hard to understand words and phrases, as well as the 75 locations mentioned throughout the book, plus detailing the full cast of characters

Den store Gatsby tek oss med inn i ei verd av overflod, draumar og djup lengsel. Forteljaren Nick Carraway flyttar til Long Island utanfor New York og blir dratt inn i eit liv fylt av glitter og glamour. Der møter han Jay Gatsby, ein mystisk og ufatteleg rik mann som held storslagne festar i sitt imponerande herskapshus. Men bak fasaden av luksus og lys, skjuler Gatsby lengta etter Daisy, kjærleiken frå ungdommen, som no er gift med den arrogante og grove Tom Buchanan. Gjennom Gatsbys lidenskap ser vi korleis den amerikanske draumen kan bli eit mareritt, korleis menneske kan bli slukt av grådigskap og øydelagt av si eiga uro. Den store Gatsby er ei forteljing om knuste draumar, uoppnåeleg kjærleik, og dei mørke avgrunnane som ligg bak eit tilsynelatande perfekt liv. Då romanen kom ut i 1925, vart han ein fiasko for suksessforfattaren Fitzgerald. Verken lesarar eller kritikarar sette romanen særleg høgt den gongen. Først etter at ein frivillig organisasjon delte ut gratis eksemplar av boka til soldatar under den andre verdskrigen, vaks romanen til å bli den klassikaren han er i dag, med tallause adaptasjonar, dramatiseringar og filmatiseringar. Hundre år etter utgjevinga, blir Den store Gatsby sett på som eit av dei viktigaste verka i den moderne verdslitteraturen. Han har forma biletet vårt av 1920-åra, eller det Fitzgerald sjølv kalla «jazzalderen» – ei tid fylt av fest, musikk og framtidsoptimisme, men òg depresjon, einsemd og framandgjering. Skalds klassikarar er ein serie av vellagra, handplukka verk i ny, frisk og nynorsk språkdrakt som skal gi leseglede til folket.

Illustrated edition containing illustrations, a detailed summary, author biography, and a complete characters listThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald is an intriguing tale about a man who lives life in reverse, aging backward from an elderly man to an infant. Born under extraordinary circumstances, Benjamin experiences life in a way that defies the natural order, grappling with the challenges and joys of living in reverse. Fitzgerald masterfully explores themes of time, identity, and the inevitability of change in this unique and thought-provoking narrative. This Illustrated Edition enriches the reading experience with stunning illustrations that highlight key moments in Benjamin Button's remarkable life. In addition to the illustrations, this edition includes a detailed summary of the story, a biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and a complete list of characters, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of this literary classic. A perfect addition to any reader's collection, this edition is ideal for those who appreciate timeless, thought-provoking stories.

Older and wearier after serving in World War I, Nick Carraway likes to think he reserves judgement on people wherever possible - until events in post-war New York challenge his optimism forever. Drawn in to the glittering Jazz Age upper class, Nick finds himself entangled in a complex relationship between old friends he no longer knows, and new acquaintances that tug at his heart. But beneath this world of glamorous excess, tragedy beckons, threatening even Nick's rose-tinted glasses. A wistful masterpiece of nostalgia for a way of life that never was and-despite all society's claims to the contrary-never can be, The Great Gatsby is the ultimate elegy for the elusive American Dream.