Flappers and Philosophers Paperback 1489559124 9781489559128 F. Scott Fitzgerald, Magnolia Books

from pennsylady

Finished on Jul 28, 2014 Flappers and Philosophers (1920) by F. Scott Fitzgerald hardcover Flappers and Philosophers, first published in 1920, marked Fitzgerald's entry into the short story arena. As a rule, I'm not taken with short stories; but, Fitzgerald is an exception. The flavor and the con...

from sweetiegherkin

I read this collection of short stories when I was teenager (inspired, I suppose, after reading The Great Gatsby in high school). My recollection was that they were beautifully written although the vocabulary sometimes exceed my knowledge of the time, making it a bit challenging to fully enjoy. I...

from phlll

"Flappers" was an OK book, but except for the widely-known "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and a gem called "The Cut-Glass Bowl" this book was more of a collection of shallow characters in unsurprising situations. It's a fine book to have on your nightstand, and to read a story as you fall asleep. But th...

from cmscott

A collection of Fitzgerald's earlier short stories, "Flappers and Philosophers" was an excellent read. The story-telling was bright and vivid and the dialogue was the sort of stuff you'd expect from the man who is considered the greatest American novelist. I liked "The Offshore Pirate," the best ...

from cmscott

A collection of Fitzgerald's earlier short stories, "Flappers and Philosophers" was an excellent read. The story-telling was bright and vivid and the dialogue was the sort of stuff you'd expect from the man who is considered the greatest American novelist. I liked "The Offshore Pirate," the best ...