Basil And Cleopatra by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald | Published: April 27, 1929

Basil And Cleopatra Synopsis

"Basil and Cleopatra" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in The Saturday Evening Post on April 27, 1929. This short story is part of the Basil Duke Lee series. Basil has his head wrapped around a girl named Erminie Bibble. However, Basil was baffled by Minnie's actions toward his advances. It felt like Minnie was playing him, as she seemed interested in another boy, Littleboy Le Moyne. Despite Minnie's growing disinterest in him, Basil still tries to be with her.

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Wherever she was, became a beautiful and enchanted place to Basil, but he did not think of it that way. He thought the fascination was inherent in the locality, and long afterward, a commonplace street or the mere name of a city would exude a peculiar glow, a sustained sound, that struck his soul alert with delight. In her presence, he was too absorbed to notice his surroundings, so that her absence never made them empty, but, rather, sent him seeking for her through haunted rooms and gardens that he had never really seen before.

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

F. Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most renowned and influential writers of the 20th century, leaving an indelible mark on American literature and culture with his work. Born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1896, Fitzgerald was a masterful storyteller who wrote some of the greatest novels and stories. Throughout his career, he explored themes such as youthfulness, ambition, wealth, and extravagance that resonated with readers across generations. Fitzgerald's writing often featured characters struggling to attain their desires while facing moral dilemmas - something many readers could relate to in their own lives. Find out more about F. Scott Fitzgerald at sevenov.com.