F.Scott Fitzgerald'S Racial Angles and the Business of Literary Greatness

Discover the intricate relationship between race and literary ambition in F. Scott Fitzgerald's Racial Angles and the Business of Literary Greatness by Michael Nowlin. Published by Palgrave in 2007, this insightful hardback spans 201 pages and delves into the complexities of one of America's most iconic authors. Nowlin explores how Fitzgerald utilized racial stereotypes not merely as narrative devices but as a means to articulate his dual aspirations: to achieve popularity as an American entertainer while simultaneously striving for recognition within the elite circles of international literature. This book is essential for anyone interested in 20th-century American literature, literary criticism, and the intersection of race and ethnicity in literature. Engage with Fitzgerald's legacy in a new light and understand the broader implications of his work on contemporary literary discourse.