Flappers and Philosophers

The stories are set during the Roaring Twenties and explore the experiences and desires of the young men and women of the era particularly the flappers who challenged traditional gender roles and social norms. The collection includes some of Fitzgeralds most iconic stories such as Bernice Bobs Her Hair which tells the story of a young woman who transforms herself from a social misfit into a popular flapper and The Offshore Pirate which follows the adventures of a rebellious young woman who falls in love with a wealthy young man. The stories in Flappers and Philosophers are characterized by Fitzgeralds elegant and evocative prose which captures the spirit and atmosphere of the Jazz Age. The collection explores themes of love class ambition and the corrupting influence of wealth as well as the tension between tradition and modernity.