Tales of the Jazz Age

The collection showcases F. Scott Fitzgerald's exploration of the Jazz Age, featuring iconic stories like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," where a man ages backward, and "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," which critiques greed through a tale of deception among classmates. The novella "May Day" contrasts the glamorous lives of debutantes with the turmoil of war veterans and socialists. Opening with Fitzgerald's insightful notes on his inspirations, the book captures the era's dazzling excesses and underlying tensions, solidifying his status as a master storyteller.