did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

We're the #1 textbook rental company. Let us show you why.

9780816064335

Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald : A Literary Reference to His Life and Times

by ;
  • ISBN13:

    9780816064335

  • ISBN10:

    0816064334

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-03-09
  • Publisher: Facts on File
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $75.00

Summary

Praise for the previous edition: "...this handsomely designed encyclopedia contains a wealth of information...Useful for both general readers and scholars, this valuable reference work belongs in all literary reference collections."--Choice "An essential book for anyone interested in Fitzgerald...The book is the ultimate research tool...excellently written and catalogued."--School Library Journal Known for his masterwork The Great Gatsby and its criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of writing what many consider to be the "great American novel." Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald studies the legacy of this writer, highlighting significant themes and historical references of his various works. This revised, reorganized, and fully updated revision of F. Scott Fitzgerald A to Z contains extensive updates, including new critical commentary on all Fitzgerald's major novels and short stories. This accessible volume is illustrated with first edition dust jackets, portraits of Fitzgerald throughout his life, and pictures of friends, relatives, and contemporaries. Coverage includes: *A biography detailing Fitzgerald's life *Detailed synopses of all Fitzgerald's major and many minor works *Descriptions of major characters *Discussions of important people in Fitzgerald's life, including family and friends *Helpful bibliographies and a chronology of Fitzgerald's life.

Supplemental Materials

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Excerpts

Praise for the previous edition:
...this handsomely designed encyclopedia contains a wealth of information...Useful for both general readers and scholars, this valuable reference work belongs in all literary reference collections.—Choice
An essential book for anyone interested in Fitzgerald...The book is the ultimate research tool...excellently written and catalogued.—School Library Journal
Known for his masterwork The Great Gatsby and its criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of writing what many consider to be the great American novel. Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald studies the legacy of this writer, highlighting significant themes and historical references of his various works. This revised, reorganized, and fully updated revision of F. Scott Fitzgerald A to Z contains extensive updates, including new critical commentary on all Fitzgerald's major novels and short stories. This accessible volume is illustrated with first-edition dust jackets, portraits of Fitzgerald throughout his life, and pictures of friends, relatives, and contemporaries.
Coverage includes:
A biography detailing Fitzgerald's life
Detailed synopses of all Fitzgerald's major and many minor works
Descriptions of major characters
Discussions of important people in Fitzgerald's life, including family and friends
Helpful bibliographies and a chronology of Fitzgerald's life.

Rewards Program