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WINTER DREAMS IBD

THE LIBRARY OF ALEXANDRIA
10 / 2025
9781806680139
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Sinopsis

Have you ever wondered why some dreams fade the closer you get to them?F. Scott FitzgeraldâÇÖs Winter Dreamsáis more than a love story-itâÇÖs a poignant meditation on ambition, social class, and the inevitable shattering of youthful ideals. In the frozen landscapes of Minnesota and the glittering summers of high society, Dexter GreenâÇÖs 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.FitzgeraldâÇÖs 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 todayâÇÖs readers.What YouâÇÖll Discover in This Modern Translation:âÇó A Riveting Story of Love and Obsessioná- Follow Dexter GreenâÇÖs rise and fall as he chases a woman who represents all he desires-and all he cannot have.âÇó Themes of Class and Social Statusá- Explore FitzgeraldâÇÖs exploration of the American Dream and its empty promises.âÇó A Companion to The Great Gatsbyá- Experience a parallel tale of ambition, illusion, and inevitable disappointment.âÇó A Modernized but Faithful Adaptationá- Beautifully updated for contemporary readers without losing FitzgeraldâÇÖs lyrical power.âÇó A Study in Regret and Reflectioná- Understand how our dreams shape our lives-and how their loss shapes our souls.Winter Dreamsáremains one of the most emotionally powerful and thematically rich works in FitzgeraldâÇÖs 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.