From his first novel, This Side of Paradise, which brought him a blaze of youthful fame, to his last, unfinished novel, The Last Tycoon, F. Scott Fitzgerald's appeal as one of America's most quintessential artists has continued to maintain its hold on twenty-first century readers. In this reader-friendly study of Fitzgerald's major fiction, Michael K. Glenday: * offers new readings of the author's canonical works, including The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night, * draws on the very latest research in his reassessment of the ideas and significance of Fitzgerald's major novels, * explores the core themes of the novels, as well as their considerable contribution to the spirit and complexity of modern-day American culture. Assuming no prior knowledge, this book is ideal for those seeking a lively, informed introduction to Fitzgerald's fiction, as well as those looking for fresh and original insights into his extraordinary work.
| ISBN | 0333669002 | | Pages | 160 | | ISBN13 | 9780333669006
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan | | Published in | Basingstoke | | Imprint | Palgrave Macmillan | | Series title | Palgrave Modern Novelists S. | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 216 | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2011 | | Width (mm) | 138 | | DEWEY | 813.52 | | Academic level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Professional / Scholarly | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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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
'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, USA
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