BlackVelvetElvis
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Thu Apr-29-04 07:56 PM
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I bought "Tender is the Night" and "The Great Gatsby" today. Which should I read first? As a writer how do you rank him?
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Thu Apr-29-04 07:58 PM
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1. as a reader,I rank them both overrated |
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I never liked any of his work
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Thu Apr-29-04 07:59 PM
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"TITN" is good, but "Gatsby" is wonderful.
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:02 PM
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F. Scott Fitzgerald I think is a particularly appropriate writer at this time.
The whole drama of Great Gatsby can be interpreted as a love triangle, but I prefer to interpret it as a commentary on conspicuous consumption and the interesting hypocrisy of American values and its relationship with wealth.
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:06 PM
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4. Good for you. But, first, get a biography of him, I found that I never |
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got his writings until I understood him better.
GG first, then TITN... and as far as rank... definately in the top 5 American writers of the 20th century.
as a tragic figure, without equal.
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:17 PM
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Tender is the Night is less engaging.
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:17 PM
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6. Also, read the book "Zelda" (his wife) - very interesting nt |
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:18 PM
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But I also like Tender is the Night.
However, "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is my all-time favorite by him. Check it out in one of his short story collections. It's a classic.:-)
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:31 PM
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8. "Gatsby." It's shorter, and easier to get into. |
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"Tender" is also a great book, though.
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Thu Apr-29-04 08:56 PM
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9. GG is great writing, the best. But, Tender is the Night is a better story |
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there is a foggy, pedestrian participation one has when reading gatsby. its descriptive writing is the gem there.
but tender is the night, knowing of fitzgerald's personal life with zelda, is a profoundly personal, hearbreaking story, enveloped by great writing.
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Thu Apr-29-04 09:22 PM
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I gave my daughter the middle name 'Jordan' Our last name is Baker. That's how much I love Gatsby. The great American novel.
..I would agree with a previous poster who recommended reading up on Fitzgerald himself before diving into his work. It adds a whole lotta meaning to the novels and stories to understand the motivations of the author.
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Thu Apr-29-04 09:24 PM
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Is his best short story, but I love "The Great Gatsby".
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