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The Pat Hobby Stories

Book • 1940
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Scott Fitzgerald's "The Pat Hobby Stories" is a collection of short stories that offers a darkly humorous and poignant look at the life of a struggling screenwriter in Hollywood.

The stories follow Pat Hobby, a once-promising writer who has fallen on hard times.

Fitzgerald's signature style, characterized by its lyrical prose and insightful character development, is on full display.

The stories showcase his keen observations of Hollywood's underbelly, exploring themes of ambition, disillusionment, and the fleeting nature of fame.

The collection provides a glimpse into the world of Hollywood during the Golden Age.

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