Strange Sanctuary by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald | Published: December 1939

Strange Sanctuary Synopsis

"Strange Sanctuary" is a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was published in Liberty on December 1939.

This short story centers around a little girl by the name of Dolly. Dolly has no place to stay since his father is sick and left her to go to New Mexico. Dolly was told to stay at the Appletons for a while. Mrs. Appletons is her mother's best friend. When Dolly arrived, she was greeted by a little boy named Clarke Cresswell, and Dolly took an interest in him because of his sophisticated manner. After staying at the Appletons, Dolly's father writes about a current relative in town, Charlie Craig, Dolly's uncle. Dolly visits him, and she is very excited because his current residence is near Clarke's aunt's house, where he is currently staying.

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The little girl with dark blue eyes and last summer’s golden tan rang the doorbell of the Appletons’ house a second time, then turned to the Negress behind her.

“I know there’s somebody in, Hazeldawn, because I can hear them. Just leave the suitcase and you can go back to Mrs. Martin’s.”

“You sure, now, these people expect you?”

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

F Scott Fitzgerald was a prominent American author and novelist who lived between 1896 and 1940. He wrote novels and short stories that treat themes of youth, glamour, and excess. Fitzgerald's writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions, and complex characterizations. His first novel, "This Side of Paradise," is successful. It brings him to his early rise in fame. Fitzgerald's most famous work is undoubtedly "The Great Gatsby," a classic of American literature. The novel has been adapted into several films and remains a popular choice for high school English classes across America. Find out more about F. Scott Fitzgerald at sevenov.com.