Babylon Revisited
Babylon Revisited
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Paris, France • 1930s
2011
Adult
18+ years
1000L
Super Short Summary
In "Babylon Revisited," a person named Charlie Wales returns to Paris after the stock market crash, seeking to reclaim custody of their daughter. The individual confronts past mistakes and struggles with relationships altered by their previous lifestyle. The story explores themes of loss, redemption, and the enduring impact of one's past actions.
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
F. Scott Fitzgerald's Babylon Revisited is praised for its poignant exploration of regret and redemption, capturing the existential despair of the post-Jazz Age. Critics admire its concise prose and emotional depth but note its somber tone. Some find the protagonist's flaws relatable, while others see ambiguity in character motivations as a drawback.
Who Should Read Babylon Revisited?
A reader who enjoys Babylon Revisited by F. Scott Fitzgerald appreciates introspective narratives exploring themes of regret and redemption. Fans of The Great Gatsby by Fitzgerald and Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf might find similar engagement in its emotional depth and social critique.
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Short Story • Fiction
Paris, France • 1930s
2011
Adult
18+ years
1000L
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