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Dick Diver ist ein sorgloser und skrupelloser Sunnyboy, der nichts wirklich ernst nimmt. Er studiert Psychologie, weil das hübscheste Mädchen der Uni in diesem Fach eingeschrieben ist. Er heiratet eine psychisch labile Patientin, weil deren Familie überaus vermögend ist und gründet mit deren Geld eine Klinik für Nervenkrankheiten. Mit Alkohol und Affären befriedigt er weiterhin sein Ego, aber mit den Jahren stellt er fest, dass ihn weder seine Familie noch seine Arbeit glücklich machen.

Often considered one of the greatest novels in American classic literature, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is the story about a young man named Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island in pursuit of his dream of becoming a bond salesman, and his next door neighbor, a self-made millionaire named Jay Gatsby, a man who lives a lavish lifestyle, and likes to throw extravagant parties every weekend. As the two get better acquainted, Carraway is thrust into Gatsby’s world of over the top parties, and his love and desire for a married woman he once knew named Daisy Buchanan.

Beloved for nearly a century since its release in 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s vintage American novel still stands as the quintessential story of the Roaring Twenties. Nick Carraway, a newcomer to New York, tells of mysterious millionaire neighbor Jay Gatsby and his undying adoration of the lovely Daisy Buchanan. In this new audio edition, narrators Kyle Tait and Chelsea Stephens blend to bring the Jazz Age back to life, in a duet retelling of a classic tale.

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Often described as the great American novel, The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald's masterpiece of the Jazz Age - has become one of the most beloved and revered books of the 20th century. Narrated by the enigmatic Nick Carraway, the story takes place in the well-to-do section of Long Island, New York, where socialites and millionaires cavort about on their yachts and hydroplanes, oblivious to the day-to-day drudgery of the working-class drones they motor past each day.

Jay Gatsby is a millionaire who throws extravagant parties that attract famous celebrities, but no one really knows him - no one except for his neighbor, Nick Carraway. Often touted as a Great American Novel, The Great Gatsby is Nick's account of one summer spent with his wealthy friend and Nick's front-row seat to Gatsby's wealth, his dreams, and his impossible quest for love with the enigmatic Daisy Buchanan.

1922, New York. La Première Guerre Mondiale est encore toute récente dans les esprits. Pendant que le monde change, la jeunesse veut profiter de la vie, être divertie et consommer malgré la Prohibition. Dans la banlieue de West Egg, l'énigmatique Monsieur Gatsby donne des fêtes extravagantes et reçoit les gens par centaines. Personne ne sait qui il est ni comment il a fait sa fortune. On dit qu'il est bootlegger, on dit qu'il a tué. Témoin privilégie, Nick Carraway, se verra offrir l'occasion de découvrir ce qui se cache derrière ces racontars, et qui est le vrai Gatsby.

Considered one of the greatest American novels ever written, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows a cast of characters living in the fictional towns of West Egg and East Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story of the book primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession to reunite with his ex-lover, the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Gatsby.

Peculiar volumen de relatos que aúna once piezas cortas de Francis Scott Fitzgerald junto a otras diez de su esposa, Zelda Sayre. En ellos se aprecia la arrolladora química de la pareja, su visión complementaria del mundo y un acercamiento no exento de humor y picardía tanto a la narrativa como a la vida.

In one of the most beloved works of 20th-century literature, audiences step into the decadent but tumultuous life of Nick Carraway, a young man looking to make his way in the bustling New York City business world. He soon meets Gatsby, his mysterious neighbor known for throwing extravagant galas in his gilded home. Jay Gatsby is a man of extravagant taste and has great wealth but only wants what he can’t have - Daisy Buchanan, a flighty debutante married to an unfaithful husband.

Cuando despertó se sentía mejor de lo que se había sentido en muchas semanas: simplemente no se sentía enfermo. Se apoyó un momento en el marco de la puerta que separaba su dormitorio y el baño hasta que estuvo seguro de que no se había mareado. Ni siquiera un poco, ni siquiera cuando se puso a buscar una zapatilla debajo de la cama.

Anthony Patch is a young socialite living in the exciting world of New York City in the early years of the Jazz Age. He has graduated from Harvard but has remarkably few accomplishments and spends most of his time pretending to work on a novel rather than truly creating anything. When he is introduced to another socialite, Gloria Gilbert, he is inspired to jump into the next phase of his life by marrying her despite being hesitant to share his comfortable life with another. Their married life is full of conflict and tension, as Gloria expects to have a fully funded, glamorous life.

Dotada de una sensibilidad inusual a la hora de plasmar el desencanto de toda una generación, "Hermosos y malditos" está considerada como una de las novelas más prometedoras y certeras de Francis Scott Fitzgerald. La trama nos presenta la decadencia vital de Anthony Junior, adinerado heredero cuya única misión en la vida es esperar la muerte de su acaudalado abuelo. Cuando se vea apartado del testamento familiar, se iniciará una catástrofe que sacudirá los cimientos de su vida.

Jasper Wood has a gift, but to him it feels like a curse. At the young age of 21 has been selected to be part of an elite group of government analysts who are tasked with protecting the country from terrorists. His job is to analyze the faces of potential security threats for any sign of anger or disloyalty towards the State. If he determines the suspect harbors ill intent, he gives the okay and they are Printed and sent to a rehabilitation facility. Jasper has been recognized as one of the best analysts in the field and has a bright future ahead of him.

"El precio era alto" es una colección de diecinueve cuentos del escritor Francis Scott Fitzgerald. Publicados originalmente en al prensa y con la única intención de obtener rédito económico inmediato, esta historias sin embargo muestran un certero análisis de la realidad de la época del escritor, el desencanto de su generación ante la Gran Guerra y la llamada época del jazz en Estados Unidos.

Hailed as one of the Great American Novels, The Great Gatsby delves into the dark corners of the Jazz Age to tell a tragic tale of obsession, love, and the gritty underbelly of the American dream. Through the eyes of unassuming narrator Nick Carraway, the story follows the enigmatic Jay Gatsby as he chases the object of his hopeless desire, the beautiful Daisy Buchanan.

Ever since the suspense and horror writer Chet Williamson read The Great Gatsby in his youth, it has been his favorite novel. Indeed, he considers it The Great American Novel, and, in this new collection of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work, he presents the original first edition text along with six hilarious stories that show the lighter side of the writer's work, and reveal why Fitzgerald was one of the most popular authors of the Roaring Twenties, and remains so today.

Rompedora colección de relatos cortos de Francis Scott Fitzgerald en los que el autor pinta un fresco de lo más peculiar de la socieda americana de su época, un mosaico que comprende guinistas que se hacen pasar por mendigos, seductores que provocan suicidios femeninos, ricas herederas incapaces de encontrar marido o empresarios encerrados por error en hospitales psiquiátricos. Una antología tan emblemática como hilarante.

New York, anni Dieci del Novecento. Anthony Patch è un giovane dandy bello e annoiato che trascorre le sue giornate tra donne, serate con gli amici e ispirazioni artistiche di vario genere. Un pomeriggio conosce Gloria, la cugina di Kansas City di un suo caro amico. È bellissima, irrequieta, selvaggia, disincantata. Anthony se ne innamora immediatamente e decide che farà di tutto per averla. I due cominciano a frequentarsi e superata una dolorosa falsa partenza, si sposano, convinti di avere il mondo in pugno. Ma l'illusione durerà molto poco.

Un viejo clásico americano. Una nueva traducción. El Gran Gatsby es el clásico americano de F. Scott Fitzgerald, inspirado en su propia experiencia del Nueva York de los locos años 20. La época del Jazz, la Ley Seca, las Flappers, la riqueza extrema y la decadencia que sirve de telón de fondo a El Gran Gatsby.