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The curious case of benjamin button book cover. First published in collier s magazine on may 27 1922 it was subsequently anthologized in fitzgerald s book tales of the jazz age which is occasionally published as the curious case of benjamin button and other jazz age stories. So it saves you from having to decide whether you prefer the book or the movie. But given this short story covers an entire lifespan and touches on four generations of a family i can accept being left to speculate on that. Directed by david fincher.
In 1860 benjamin button is born an old man and mysteriously begins aging backward. The curious tale of a man who begins his life as an apparent septuagenarian and grows younger every year much to the bewilderment and consternation of he and his. Though fitzgerald is best known for novels like the great gatsby 1925 and tender is the night 1934 he also completed more than 160 short stories. The curious case of benjamin button kindle edition by f.
In 1860 benjamin button is born an old man and mysteriously begins aging backward. The story was later adapted into the 2008 namesake film and the 2019 stage. The curious case of benjamin button follows a 70 year old man who is destined to age backwards. The curious case of benjamin button a witty and fantastical satire about aging is one of his most memorable stories.
If you loved the movie the curious case of benjamin button then you should read the short story because apart from the title and the fact that benjamin ages backwards they are nothing alike. The curious case of benjamin button a witty and fantastical satire about aging is one of fitzgerald s most memorable stories. Free shipping over 10. Scott fitzgerald benjamin button is born an.
The curious case of benjamin button is a strange little fantasy about a baby born in 1860 who appears to be a withered decrepit old man. From my point of view it is an intriguing fantasy which reveals. 2 people found this helpful. With brad pitt cate blanchett tilda swinton julia ormond.
Today fitzgerald is regarded as one of the best american writers of the 20th century though. The story was published in 1922 and was later included in his tales of the jazz age. The absurdity of life the curious case of benjamin button is a short story by f. Scott fitzgerald author visit amazon.
The curious case of benjamin button is a short story written by f. In the story version by f. Scott fitzgerald who is considered not only a member of the lost generation of the 1920s but also one of the greatest american writers of the 20th century.