The Mysterious Case of Benjamin Button

Francis Scott Fitzgerald is undoubtedly one of the leading soloists in the orchestral score of the "jazz age." The writer, whose vivid and impartial portrayal of the wild life of America in the 1920s is unmatched, was also a flesh-and-blood embodiment of that legendary era. His name was on the lips of his contemporaries and in society gossip columns. His scandalous behavior horrified some and delighted others. But eccentricity and superficial glamour have faded into the past, leaving behind his immortal books. This volume includes his best short stories, including "The Mysterious Case of Benjamin Button," which David Fincher adapted into the acclaimed film of the same name in 2009, starring Brad Pitt. "His talent was as natural as the pattern of pollen on a butterfly's wings," said Ernest Hemingway about his friend. Imagine the sound of sensual music, the shimmer of sequins on fantastic dresses, and fluffy boas glistening in the beams of dazzling lights. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the "jazz age" — as Francis Scott Fitzgerald named this time.