The Vegetable; or, From President to Postman by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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| Author | Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott), 1896-1940 |
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| LoC No. | 23008175 |
| Title | The Vegetable; or, From President to Postman |
| Note | Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vegetable,_or_From_President_to_Postman |
| Note | Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Vegetable; or, From President to Postman" by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a comedic play written in the early 20th century. The story focuses on Jerry Frost, an ordinary man whose mundane life takes a surprising turn when he unexpectedly becomes President of the United States. The play humorously explores themes of ambition, disappointment, and the absurdity of social ambitions through the interactions between Jerry, his wife Charlotte, and a colorful cast of characters. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Jerry Frost in his modest home, where he endures a strained, bickering relationship with his wife Charlotte. Their conversations reveal Jerry’s longing for ambition, once expressing a desire to become President, contrasted with his current life as a railroad clerk. As the domestic scene unfolds, we witness the interplay of boredom and discontent that characterizes their lives, setting the stage for Jerry's eventual, comical elevation to the presidency. The combination of witty dialogue and absurd situations underscores the theme of individuals caught in the web of societal expectations and personal failures, creating a humorous reflection on ambition and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American drama -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60962 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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