9781806680139 - winter dreams: obsession, class & lost illusions beneath the frost of the american dream (deluxe hardbound edition) (library of alexandria, band 575) von zengerink, tim (4 Ergebnisse)
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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever wondered why some dreams fade the closer you get to them F. Scott Fitzgerald's Winter Dreams is more than a love story-it's a poignant meditation on ambition, social class, and the inevitable shattering of youthful ideals. In the frozen landscapes of Minnesota and the glittering summer…s of high society, Dexter Green's life unfolds with all the beauty and sorrow of a snowflake melting in the palm.Born the son of a small-town grocer, Dexter yearns for something greater: wealth, prestige, and above all, love. He finds his obsession in Judy Jones-a dazzling, spoiled socialite whose charm and carelessness awaken in him a hunger that never fully dies. As Dexter climbs the social ladder, he discovers that the dream he chases may be nothing more than a shimmering illusion.Fitzgerald's prose is rich with imagery, irony, and emotional resonance, capturing the ache of longing and the sting of regret in equal measure. This modern translation makes one of his finest stories more accessible than ever, preserving its elegance while ensuring that its themes strike a chord with today's readers.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: - A Riveting Story of Love and Obsession - Follow Dexter Green's rise and fall as he chases a woman who represents all he desires-and all he cannot have.- Themes of Class and Social Status - Explore Fitzgerald's exploration of the American Dream and its empty promises.- A Companion to The Great Gatsby - Experience a parallel tale of ambition, illusion, and inevitable disappointment.- A Modernized but Faithful Adaptation - Beautifully updated for contemporary readers without losing Fitzgerald's lyrical power.- A Study in Regret and Reflection - Understand how our dreams shape our lives-and how their loss shapes our souls.Winter Dreams remains one of the most emotionally powerful and thematically rich works in Fitzgerald's canon. Perfect for fans of Gatsby and literary fiction lovers alike, this edition revives a classic tale of longing and loss under the sparkling frost of the American Dream.
