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BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR IBD

F SCOTT FITZGERALD / TIM ZENGERINK
THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA
10 / 2025
9781806680092
Inglés

Sinopsis

Have you ever wondered why fitting in sometimes means losing yourself?In Bernice Bobs Her Hair, F. Scott Fitzgerald delivers a sharp, elegant, and fiercely entertaining look at the rules of popularity and the price of transformation. Originally published in 1920, this iconic Jazz Age short story follows Bernice, a polite and proper young woman visiting her wealthy cousin Marjorie for the summer.Marjorie is everything Bernice is not-confident, modern, effortlessly popular. Embarrassed by her cousinâÇÖs dull presence, Marjorie takes Bernice under her wing and turns her into a new social sensation. The result? Bernice becomes bold, witty, and irresistible-far more than Marjorie bargained for. As flirtation turns into rivalry, a final act of rebellion changes everything, with a twist as clever as it is cathartic.Set in a world where a haircut can be a weapon and reputation is everything, FitzgeraldâÇÖs story cuts deep beneath the glitter of the Roaring Twenties. This modern edition smooths the language for contemporary readers while preserving the biting humor, fast pacing, and cultural insight that made Fitzgerald a legend.What YouâÇÖll Discover in This Modern Translation:âÇó A Jazz-Age Coming-of-Age Tale - Explore the transformation of a girl trying to survive high societyâÇó A Sharp Social Satire - Witness the rivalries, betrayals, and double standards of American youth cultureâÇó A Modern, Accessible Translation - FitzgeraldâÇÖs voice made crisp and readable for todayâÇÖs audienceâÇó A Tale of Feminine Empowerment - Experience a bold act of defiance in a world of shallow expectationsâÇó A Timeless Look at Identity and Reinvention - What are we willing to give up to be admired?Bernice Bobs Her HairáisnâÇÖt just a makeover story-itâÇÖs a feminist declaration, a critique of the social scene, and a timeless warning about becoming what others want at the expense of who you are.