Readers, what’s the first word that comes to your mind when you hear the name Fitzgerald? For us, Fitzgerald and Gatsby go hand in hand. In fact, the first classic that we ever read was The Great Gatsby. F. Scott Fitzgerald has written some of the best books we have had the privilege to read. But, we shall not forget the fact that not everyone likes to read classics.
If you are a reader who’s looking to get into this genre, then we’d highly recommend you read Gatsby. It’s not only a beautifully written book, but it’s short and the author manages to keep the ball rolling in the book at such a perfect pace that you wouldn’t even notice when you’ve reached the end of the book.
However, if you’ve read The Great Gatsby then you can try these other books written by F. Scott Fitzgerald that are just as good.
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Tender Is The Night
Dick Diver is a promising young psychiatrist. He is Nicole’s husband as well as the doctor. Rosemary Hoyt is a 17-year-old actress who becomes infatuated with Dick and his wife. They are a glamorous couple but Rosemary senses something is wrong with them. Soon their lives entangle and it takes an unexpected turn. The book deals with important themes such as infidelity, abuse, mental health, and addictions. It was first published on 12th April 1934.
The Beautiful And Damned
The book follows Anthony Patch, a Harvard-educated aspiring aesthete, and his beautiful wife Gloria. The married couple is awaiting the inheritance of the fortunes of Anthony’s grandfather. Meanwhile, their marriage recklessly sways under the influence of alcohol and greed. As they wait for things to get better, they unexpectedly hit rock bottom. This book was first published in March 1922.
This Side Of Paradise
Fitzgerald’s debut novel, this book follows Amory Blaine, a Princeton University student who dabbles in literature. He is a handsome man with an exceptionally promising future but he is involved in cults and other activities. He enjoys flirting with young women but when he truly falls in love with a girl, it changes him and his course of life. It was first published on 26th March 1920.
The Crack-Up
This book tells Fitzgerald’s story of sudden descent from a life of success and glamour to one of emptiness and despair. At the age of thirty-nine, he had gone from top to bottom and this recounts his determination to recover. Through this collection of essays and letters, readers get to read the tale of a man who had become a failure in his own eyes. It was first published in 1936.
The Love Of The Last Tycoon
The Love Of The Last Tycoon is also known as The Last Tycoon. The book includes the author’s notes and an outline for one of his unfinished literary masterpieces. It follows the story of a young Hollywood mogul, Monroe Stahr. Monroe is said to be inspired by the life of Irving Thalberg. It was first published in 1941.
Flappers And Philosophers
This book is Fitzgerald’s first collection of short stories. It includes eight stories in total titled The Offshore Pirate, The Ice Palace, Head And Shoulders, The Cut-Glass Bowl, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, Benediction, Dalyrimple Goes Wrong And Four Fists. It was first published in 1920.
Winter Dreams
This is a short story following Dexter Green. He has had an infatuation with Judy for most of his life. He keeps chasing her even when there’s no hope for him. A beautiful tale of unrequited love and a society driven by competition among the social classes, Winter Dreams is often regarded as the author’s finest work for portraying the loss of youthful illusions. This book was first published in December 1922.
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