A friend of mine would like to read more about F. Scott Fitzgerald's life. What can you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Quidam on Dec 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find a transcription of Take Love Easy by Joe Pass and Ella Fitzgerald? [more inside]
posted by winterhat on Aug 26, 2007 - 0 answers

Writer who said, "Perfect breasts should be shaped like wine glasses" (or something to that effect)? [more inside]
posted by Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson on May 27, 2007 - 17 answers

"The master's body!" roared the butler into the mouthpiece. "I'm sorry, madame, but we can't furnish it — it's far too hot to touch this noon!" What he really said was: "Yes… yes… I'll see." I've always wondered what this passage from The Great Gatsby means. [more inside]
posted by matthewr on May 24, 2007 - 15 answers

Could someone please explain to me what narrative level 'The Great Gatsby' is in [more inside] [more inside]
posted by MoralAnimal on Apr 20, 2006 - 12 answers

I have been in love with Francis Cugat's ubiquitous cover of _The Great Gatsby_ since I first saw it in my middle school library. This fascination has only grown, especially after actually reading it in high school. Sadly, I can't find a poster or print of this painting on the internet. [more inside]
posted by Joybooth on May 3, 2005 - 6 answers