The Sensible Thing - Fitzgerald, F. Scott

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There are all kinds of love in the world, but never the same love twice. -F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Sensible Thing (1924) The Sensible Thing (1924) by F. Scott Fitzgerald was originally published in the weekly magazine Liberty and is based on the early lives of Fitzgerald and his wife, Zelda. Main character George does not have enough money to marry his sweetheart Jonquil, and the relationship ends; they had done the sensible thing. However, a romantic spirit lingers throughout the story when the two continue to meet. The interwoven themes of lack of money and the passion of young love are what Fitzgerald crafts so successfully. This story is a must-read for all who desire a melancholy romance.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American author of novels and short stories. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the twentieth century. He finished four novels: This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, Tender is the Night and his most famous, The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald also wrote many short stories that treat themes of youth and promise along with despair and age. Peter Joucla studied performing arts at Middlesex University. He taught theatre and music in schools and colleges both in England and abroad for several years before gaining full employment in theatre, first as Musical Director with Trestle Theatre Company and later as an actor with The American Drama Group. He founded Tour De Force Theatre Company in 1995 and has since directed nearly fifty productions for the company, which have toured extensively to large-scale venues around the world. He is also a composer and playwright....