The Jelly-Bean

Released: June 14, 2024
Length: 41 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

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"The Jelly-Bean" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, set in the small Southern town of Tarleton, Georgia. It explores the life of Jim Powell, a carefree young man whose hopes of social and romantic success are challenged by the influence of drink and wealth. The story offers a glimpse into themes of aspiration and the fragile nature of dreams within a Southern backdrop.

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