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Title: The BASIL JOSEPHINE STORIES by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jackson R. Bryer, John Richard Kuehl ISBN: 0-684-82618-6 Publisher: Scribner Book Company Pub. Date: 24 January, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Collection of Classics
Comment: Originally published serially in "The Saturday Evening Post," Fitzgerald's "The Basil and Josephine Stories" was probably underappreciated in its time--the late 1920s. Fitzgerald's mastery of prose and storytelling shine, however, in this collection of short stories. The book is divided into two halves, the first dealing with Basil (a fictionalized version of Fitzgerald as a young man) and the second with Josephine (a fictional young woman in America in the early part of the 20th century). We follow Basil through the adventures and misadventures of his early life as he searches for acceptance and meaning. Josephine searches for love and friendship, among other things. Both meet with success that can only be described as questionable. Beautifully written and suprisingly deep, this collection offers profound insight into the psyche of the Lost Generation. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in modern American literature.
Rating: 5
Summary: the best collection of short fiction yet
Comment: this charming collection of stories written by f. scott fitzgerald follows the physical, emotional, and social growth of two characters at the turn of the century. Basil, the typical rebellious child, struggles to find some understanding of life, school, friendship, and, most importantly, women. fitzgerald details a number of episodes in basil's life starting with his childhood and following him through his entrance into school. i don't know if basil ever entirely grew up or learned as much as he desired, but he came as close as any man can. the josephine stories follow roughly the same time span, but tend to focus more on her relationships and her place in society as a young woman at the turn of the century. all of the stories are masterfully told and it is obvious why fitzgerald became such a well known and respected writer. his storytelling is unparalleled and his descriptive language and imagery transports the reader to a different place and time. i highly recommend this book to any fitzgerald fan, whether an experienced one or a not-so-experienced one. i think it a shame that this book does not get more recognition than it does, recognition that it most definitely deserves.
Rating: 5
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Comment: I really liked this book. And this isn't coming from some super-articulate adult. This is coming from a 14-year-old High School Freshman. It really shows you what life was like back then in the early 1910's, and how teens back then deal with the same stuff as we do, such as popularity, dating, cars, etc.
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Title: Babylon Revisited and Other Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald ISBN: 0684824485 Publisher: Scribner Book Company Pub. Date: 01 May, 1996 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: LOVE OF THE LAST TYCOON by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Matthew J. Bruccoli, Matthew Joseph Bruccoli ISBN: 0020199856 Publisher: Scribner Book Company Pub. Date: 14 April, 1995 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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Title: PAT HOBBY STORIES by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Arnold Gingrich ISBN: 0684804425 Publisher: Scribner Book Company Pub. Date: 06 December, 1995 List Price(USD): $10.00 |
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Title: The Crack-Up by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edmund Wilson ISBN: 0811212475 Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation Pub. Date: 01 September, 1993 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger ISBN: 0316769487 Publisher: Little, Brown Pub. Date: 01 May, 1991 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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