May Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald

May first, 1919. New York City. The first World War has ended. Soldiers of all ranks are returning home via a stop in the big city. Sons of privilege, Yale students all, hold a party in a hotel not too far from a socialist workers printshop and hall. Chaos ensues. Our two main characters, former college pals, meet before the big night. Gordon and Phillip. … Continue reading May Day by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

If you grew up in America, there’s a very good chance you read The Great Gastby by F. Scott Fitzgerald in high school.  You were probably 16 or 17 years old.  You probably grew impatient with Jay Gatsby’s pining for Daisy Buchanan.  He so needs to get over her.  She’s just not that into him.  What is it with rich white people anyway? Your teacher probably … Continue reading The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald