F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button—a fantastical short story about a man born elderly who ages in reverse, exploring themes of time, identity, and mortality. Narrated by Mike Vendetti with full subtitles and background music.
📖 About the Work
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a short story first published in Collier's Magazine on May 27, 1922. The tale follows Benjamin Button, born as an elderly man who ages backward, growing younger throughout his life. Through this fantastical premise, Fitzgerald explores profound themes of time, identity, love, aging, and the human condition. The story showcases Fitzgerald's imaginative storytelling beyond his Jazz Age novels and became widely known after the 2008 film adaptation starring Brad Pitt.
✍️ About F. Scott Fitzgerald
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer best known for depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age—a term he popularized. His masterpiece The Great Gatsby is considered one of the greatest American novels. During his lifetime, he published four novels, four story collections, and 164 short stories, cementing his place as one of America's greatest literary voices.
🎙️ Narration
Mike Vendetti brings engaging narration to Fitzgerald's imaginative tale, with full on-screen subtitles and background music—perfect for Fitzgerald enthusiasts, fans of magical realism, and anyone interested in thought-provoking American literature.
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