Babylon Revisited

In F. Scott Fitzgerald's poignant short story «Babylon Revisited,» the author explores themes of loss, redemption, and the complexities of personal identity against the backdrop of post-World War I Paris. Written in a crystalline prose style characterized by vivid imagery and emotional depth, Fitzgerald captures the disillusionment of the Jazz Age. The narrative follows Charlie Wales, a man seeking to reclaim his daughter after a tumultuous past defined by excess and hedonism. The story deftly illustrates the struggle between the allure of the past and the harsh truths of present realities, reflecting the era's profound... Next