Flappers and Philosophers

Flappers and Philosophers is a collection of short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, originally published in 1920. The stories are set in the 1920s and explore themes of love, wealth, and social class.

The collection includes eight stories: "The Offshore Pirate," "The Ice Palace," "Head and Shoulders," "The Cut-Glass Bowl," "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," "Benediction," "Dalyrimple Goes Wrong," and "The Four Fists."

"The Offshore Pirate" follows the story of a young heiress who falls in love with a pirate who kidnaps her. "The Ice Palace" tells the story of a young woman from the South who moves to the North and becomes disillusioned with her new surroundings. "Head and Shoulders" is a romantic story about a man who falls in love with a woman who is much taller than he is. "The Cut-Glass Bowl" is a tragic story about a woman who receives a beautiful cut-glass bowl as a wedding gift, only to have it shatter and bring about her downfall.

In "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," a young woman visits her cousin and seeks advice on how to become more popular with men. "Benediction" follows the story of a young couple on their wedding day. "Dalyrimple Goes Wrong" tells the story of a man who is wrongly accused of stealing. Lastly, "The Four Fists" is a story about four men who become involved in a fight over a woman.

The stories in Flappers and Philosophers are known for their insight into the lives of young, wealthy Americans in the early 20th century. Fitzgerald's writing captures the spirit of the era, and his characters are both relatable and intriguing. The collection is considered a classic of American literature and is often studied in high school and college literature courses.