The Gatsby Affair, Kendall Taylor
The Gatsby Affair, Kendall Taylor
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The Gatsby Affair
Scott, Zelda, and the Betrayal that Shaped an American Classic

Author: Kendall Taylor

Narrator: Kirsten Potter

Unabridged: 10 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/28/2018


Synopsis

In The Gatsby Affair: Scott, Zelda, and the Betrayal That Shaped an American Classic, Kendall Taylor examines the dalliance between the southern belle and the French pilot from a fresh perspective. Drawing on conversations and correspondence with Jozan's daughter, as well as materials from the Jozan family archives, Taylor sheds new light on this romantic triangle. More than just a casual fling, Zelda's tryst with Edouard affected Scott as much as it did his wife—and ultimately influenced the author's most famous creation, Jay Gatsby. Were it not for Zelda’s affair with the pilot, Scott’s novel might be less about betrayal and more about lost illusions.

Exploring the private motives of these public figures, Taylor offers new explanations for their behavior. In addition to the love triangle that included Jozan, Taylor also delves into an earlier event in Zelda's life—a sexual assault she suffered as a teenager—one that affected her future relationships. Both a literary study and a probing look at an iconic couple's psychological makeup, The Gatsby Affair offers listeners a bold interpretation of how one of America’s greatest novels was influenced.

About Kendall Taylor

Kendall Taylor is a seasoned audiobook narrator who specializes in romance and erotica stories. She has performed all over the country and recently voiced a campaign for Victoria's Secret. Kendall is based out of New York City.


Reviews

I have been fascinated with F. Scott Fitzgerald for years, since my college days and to this day The Great Gatsby is my favorite novel. So I thought I would love this book but it’s 3.5 stars and not quite 4 for me because the title is deceiving. This is not the book I was expecting. Only a small par......more

Goodreads review by Nancy

I am fairly well versed in Fitzgerald lore. I have read Scott Fitzgerald's books. I have read Zelda's biography and her biographical novel, SAVE ME THE WALTZ. I have read fiction about Scott Fitzgerald's Hollywood years, and I have read both fact and fiction about their sun-soaked days on the French......more