F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, is one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century, widely recognized for his poignant explorations of the American Dream. His writing captures the essence of the Jazz Age, a time of prosperity, excess, and cultural change in the 1920s. Fitzgerald's keen observations and lyrical prose brought to life the struggles and aspirations of his characters, making them resonate with readers across generations. His most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby," remains a staple of American literature, offering a critical look at wealth, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

Throughout his life, Fitzgerald faced personal challenges, including financial difficulties and struggles with alcoholism, which influenced much of his work. Despite these hardships, he continued to produce novels, short stories, and essays that reflect the complexities of human experience. His keen insight into social dynamics and relationships invites readers to ponder their own lives. If you're curious about the timeless themes and vivid characters that define Fitzgerald's legacy, be sure to explore his collection in the app. There's a wealth of stories waiting for you!

Selected Short Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Read by Laurie Anne Walden 4.7
Ranging in tone from humor to sentimentality, these stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald are set against a backdrop of jazz, flappers, and the cha…

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Read by John W. Michaels 4.5
The curious Case of Benjamin Button, a 1921 short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, now a major motion picture, features Benjamin Button, who, b…

This Side of Paradise (version 2)

Read by Mark F. Smith 4.2
Amory Blaine grew up in a wealthy family and was given an Ivy League education. Without a need to learn a profession, he chiefly dabbled in …

The Great Gatsby (version 2)

Read by Adrian Wilson 4.7
The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel d…

Tales of the Jazz Age

Read by Don W. Jenkins 4.4
Tales of the Jazz Age is a captivating collection of eleven short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, showcasing the vibrancy and complexity of …

This Side of Paradise

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.2
This Side of Paradise is the debut novel of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Published in 1920, and taking its title from a line of the Rupert Brooke po…

The Great Gatsby (Version 3)

Read by Scotty Smith 4.7
A novel set in the roaring 20's follows Nick Carroway, a young, single veteran turned bond salesman as he is thrust into the high society of…

The Beautiful and Damned (Version 2)

Read by Mark Nelson 4.5
This 1922 novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald chronicles the life of Anthony Patch, the only heir of millionaire Adam Patch, his grandfather. Antho…

The Beautiful and Damned

Read by E. Tavano 4.5
The Beautiful and Damned explores the lives of Anthony Patch and his wife, Gloria, as they navigate the opulent yet tumultuous world of 1920…

The Great Gatsby

Read by Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023) 4.5
Set in 1925, this is a novel of the Jazz Age; of ambition, of the careless rich, of wild parties and flappers and bootleg booze; and the eff…

The Offshore Pirate

Read by Bellona Times 4.3
This is a long short story in 6 parts from Fitzgerald's 1920 short story collection, Flappers and Philosophers. It predates the screwball mo…

The Great Gatsby

4.5
Language: EnglishThe Great Gatsby follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the sum…

Short Stories 1

4.5

F. Scott Fitzgerald The Lost Stories Omnibus

4.5
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Lost Stories (Omnibus) features a selection of stories taken from a collection of previously unpublished work by F.…

Tender Is The Night A Romance

Read by Sam Dale 4.2
Tender Is the Night: A Romance is a beautiful and poignant novel about marriage, glamour, and disintegration. Regarded by many as F. Scott F…

The Great Gatsby (version 4)

Read by Martin Reyto 4.3
The Great Gatsby follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The …

Bernice Bobs Her Hair

Read by Bellona Times 4.3
In F. Scott Fitzgerald's sharp and witty short story, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, we meet Bernice, a young woman whose beauty is overshadowed by …

The Great Gatsby (Version 5 Dramatic Reading)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a haunting portrait of ambition, love, and illusion in 1920s America. Narrated by Nick Carraway, …

All the Sad Young Men

Read by SKVeld 4.1
A collection of short stories featuring a suite of wealthy protagonists navigating the perceived hardships of 1920s society. The themes cent…

Flappers and Philosophers

Read by mb 3.9
Flappers and Philosophers marks F. Scott Fitzgerald's debut collection of short stories, capturing the spirit of the Roaring Twenties. This …

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