Bloom's How To Write About F. Scott Fitzgerald

Known for his masterwork 'The Great Gatsby', a searing criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of creating what many readers and scholars consider to be the "great American novel.” Bloom's How to Write about F. Scott Fitzgerald offers valuable paper-topic suggestions, clearly outlined strategies on how to write a strong essay, and an insightful introduction by Harold Bloom on writing about Fitzgerald. This new volume is designed to help students develop their analytical writing skills and critical comprehension of this modern master and his major works.

CONTENTS
Series Introduction
Volume Introduction
How to Write about F. Scott Fitzgerald
How to Write a Good Essay
How to Write about Fitzgerald
This Side of Paradise
"Bernice Bobs Her Hair"
"The Ice Palace"
"May Day"
"The Diamond as Big as the Ritz"
"Winter Dreams"
The Great Gatsby
"The Rich Boy"
"Babylon Revisited"
"Crazy Sunday"
Tender Is the Night
Index