"It was astonishing to think that life had once been the sum of her current love-affairs. It was now the sum of her current problems." -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Cut-Glass Bowl (1920) The Cut-Glass Bowl (1920), by F. Scott Fitzgerald, was first published in Scribner's Magazine and later in his short story collection, Flappers and Philosophers (also available from Cosimo Classics). Fitzgerald's plot focuses on the domestic strife of married couple Harold and Evylyn, and a wedding gift, the cut-glass bowl-the center of each disappointment and tragedy. Fitzgerald uses his own experiences with the excess of the Roaring Twenties and a troubled marriage to create a classic tale of family dysfunction. One of his earliest published works, this story is a preview to the themes found in many of Fitzgerald's later and more noted works such as The Great Gatsby (1925) and The Beautiful and Damned (1922).
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer known for his portrayal of the Jazz Age in American literature. His most notable works include "The Great Gatsby," "Tender is the Night," and "This Side of Paradise."
Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by his use of lyrical prose and exploration of the themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream. He is considered one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century and his works continue to be studied and celebrated for their insight into the social and cultural dynamics of his time.
"The Great Gatsby" is Fitzgerald's most famous work and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of American literature. The novel explores the themes of love, wealth, and the pursuit of the American Dream, and has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of the novel. Fitzgerald's contributions to literature include his exploration of the complexities of human relationships and his keen observations of American society during the 1920s.
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