Save Me The Waltz

Name: Save Me The Waltz
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781784878078
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By Zelda Fitzgerald

Series: Vintage Deco

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Save Me the Waltz is a semi-autobiographical novel by Zelda Fitzgerald, exploring the life of Alabama Beggs, an aspiring southern belle who aspires to carve out her identity amidst the opulent and tumultuous settings of the Roaring Twenties. As Alabama navigates a complex marriage with her artist husband and her own artistic ambitions as a dancer, the narrative delves into themes of aspiration, love, and self-discovery. Set against a backdrop of high society’s intricate dynamics, the story paints a vivid portrait of a woman’s quest for personal and artistic fulfilment.
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If you're captivated by the glamour and heartbreak of the Jazz Age, this novel offers a vivid glimpse into the life of a Southern belle navigating art, marriage, and her own ambitions. Written with a lyrical style that mirrors the author's own experiences, it provides an intimate, introspective look at the challenges of pursuing dreams in a tumultuous era.

Save Me The Waltz

Originally published: New York: Scribner, 1932.

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VINTAGE DECO – Nine blazing, daring novels to celebrate the 1920s – 100 years on.

'We couldn't go on indefinitely being swept off our feet'

One of the great literary curiosities of the twentieth century, Save Me the Waltz is the first and only novel by the wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald. During the years when Fitzgerald was working on Tender is the Night, Zelda Fitzgerald was preparing her own story, which strangely parallels the narrative of her husband, throwing a fascinating light on Scott Fitzgerald's life and work.

In its own right, it is a vivid and moving story – the confessional of a famous glamour girl of the affluent 1920s and an aspiring ballerina, which captures the spirit of an era.

VINTAGE DECO – Nine blazing, daring novels to celebrate the 1920s – 100 years on.

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Save Me the Waltz by Zelda Fitzgerald is often praised for its lyrical prose and vivid depiction of 1920s society. Critics appreciate the insights into Fitzgerald's life and marriage, offering a fascinating glimpse into the era's cultural and personal challenges. However, some note that the narrative can be uneven, reflecting its rushed publication. Overall, it is seen as an essential read for those interested in Zelda Fitzgerald’s life and the broader Lost Generation literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784878078

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 240

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Vintage Deco Zelda Fitzgerald

About the Author

Zelda Fitzgerald (1900 - 1948) was an American novelist and the wife of writer F.Scott Fitzgerald. She was an icon of the 1920s. She wrote magazine articles and short stories, and at 27 became obsessed with a career as a ballerina. Zelda was diagnosed with schizophrenia and died in a hospital fire.