{"product_id":"flappers-and-philosophers-9780743451512","title":"Flappers and Philosophers","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFlappers and Philosophers\u003c\/i\u003e contains some of Fitzgerald's best early short stories, including \"Bernice Bobs Her Hair\" and \"The Offshore Pirate\".\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1920, \u003ci\u003eFlappers and Philosophers\u003c\/i\u003e marked F. Scott Fitzgerald's entry into the realm of the short story, in which he adroitly proved himself \"a master of the mechanism of short story technique\" \u003ci\u003e(Boston Transcript).\u003c\/i\u003e Several of his most beloved tales are represented in this collection of eight, including \"Bernice Bobs Her Hair\" and \"Head and Shoulders,\" with their particularly O. Henry-like twists; the poignant \"Benediction\" and \"The Cut-Glass Bowl\"; and \"The Offshore Pirate,\" the octet's opening and most romantic story. It is a collection of masterful short works from an American literary icon that led \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e to note that \"[no one] can fail to recognize Mr. Fitzgerald's talent and genius.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition includes: \u003cbr\u003e -A concise introduction that gives readers important background information\u003cbr\u003e -A chronology of the author's life and work\u003cbr\u003e -A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context\u003cbr\u003e -An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations\u003cbr\u003e -Detailed explanatory notes\u003cbr\u003e -Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work\u003cbr\u003e -Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction\u003cbr\u003e -A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780743451512\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.80h x 4.22w x 0.69d","brand":"F. Scott Fitzgerald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45000430125237,"sku":"9780743451512","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_c6687ac8-c1a5-4f3f-8dbf-f3ae0f0767ef.jpg?v=1736264751","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/flappers-and-philosophers-9780743451512","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}