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Zelda
Zelda
Author: Nancy Milford
The most enthralling book of our time - the story of the passionate Zelda Fitzgerald. — "An absolutely first-rate piece of work...a study in depth of a spiraling descent into hell...Miss Milford's book is solidly researched, emotionally moving, and intellectually satisfying. I herewith nominate it for the Natioal Book Award and the Pulitzer Priz...  more »
ISBN: 214802
Publication Date: 7/1971
Pages: 511
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Publisher: Avon Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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In this academic, but still interesting, biography of one of the icons of the Jazz Age, Milford takes a fair amount of time examining how much of the Fitzgeralds' fiction was taken from their real lives. She paints a fair picture of both halves of this very flawed famous couple.
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reviewed Zelda on + 9 more book reviews
From the back of the book;
"About this beautiful, brave, and foolish woman Mrs. Milford has written a stunning book." Life Magazine

Married to F.Scott Fitzgerald, mingling and partying with all the famous of the jazz they had a shared a strong love and passion for life that continued even after her slide into mental illness through letters, many of which are included in this book. It's really quite a story.
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True story of Zelda Fitzgerald. Must read for F. Scott fans! pub 1970


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