1. “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald “这是所有文学作品的一个美妙之处。你发现你的渴望是普遍的渴望,你不孤独,也没有与世隔绝。你和大...
1. “That is part of the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” —F. Scott Fitzgerald “这是所有文学作品的一个美妙之处。你发现你的渴望是普遍的渴望,你不孤独,也没有与世隔绝。你和大...
F. Scott Fitzgerald, American short-story writer and novelist famous for his depictions of the Jazz Age (the 1920s), his most brilliant novel being The Great Gatsby (1925). His private life, with his wife, Zelda, in both America and France, became almost
F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896‑1940) was an American writer, whose books helped defined the Jazz Age. He is best known for his novel "The Great Gatsby" (1925), considered a masterpiece. He was married to socialite Zelda Fitzgerald (1900‑1948).
byF. Scott Fitzgerald,1925 A true classic of American literature, The Great Gatsby celebrates a heightened sensibility to the promises of life. Fitzgerald's clean, elegant style evokes to perfection the glitter and charm of the Jazz Age, as well as the falseness of its values. ...
Today, we commemorate the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, one of the most influential authors in American literature. Born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald emerged as the quintessential voice of the Jazz Age, capturing the complexities of wealth, ambition, and the hu...
F. Scott Fitzgerald Published almost a century ago in 1925, the story of the striving Jay Gatsby is still deeply influential in its exploration of class, society, and the false promise that money can buy happiness. Gatsby’s misguided chase for his first love is a sad tale that spans the...
Jazz has undergone startling transformations in its 100-year existence. The history of the music is mammoth. It requires documentation. It needs explaining. Reference books, big chunky tomes such as The Rough Guide to Jazz and The Penguin Guide to Jazz on CD, both of which offer valuable ...
—F. Scott Fitzgerald 2. “我的祖父总是说这就是书的用处……足不出户就能旅行。” ——裘帕·拉希莉,《同名人》 “My grandfather always says that's what books are for … to travel without moving an inch.” —Jhumpa Lahiri, The Namesake ...
Whether or not it truly is his "best" novel,there's a reason that F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby remains his most popular work today.The themes in the novel reflect the sudden change in America itself.The novel also conveys the American Dream,the idea that self-made(白手起家的)me...