Call Me Zelda
Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck, published by Penguin on May 7, 2013, is a 352-page novel that delves into the lives of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald during the Jazz Age. The narrative explores their glamorous yet tumultuous existence, highlighting the contrast between their public persona and the personal struggles they faced. Set against the backdrop of New York and Paris, the story reveals the complexities of their relationship, particularly as Zelda grapples with her identity while being committed to a psychiatric clinic in 1932.
Readers will find a rich exploration of biographical and historical themes as the story unfolds through the eyes of Anna Howard, a nurse who becomes deeply involved in Zelda’s life. As Anna learns of Zelda’s intimate confessions, she is drawn into the Fitzgeralds’ world, questioning the nature of genius and the sacrifices made in the name of love. This edition includes a reader’s guide, enhancing the experience for those interested in discussing the intricate dynamics of creativity and mental health within the context of the Fitzgeralds’ lives.
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“[A] haunting and beautifully atmospheric novel…brilliantly brings Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald to life in all their doomed beauty, with compelling and unforgettable results.”—Alex George, author of Setting Free the Kites
From New York to Paris, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald reigned as king and queen of the Jazz Age, seeming to float on champagne bubbles above the mundane cares of the world. But to those who truly knew them, the endless parties were only a distraction from their inner turmoil, and from a love that united them with a scorching intensity.
When Zelda is committed to a Baltimore psychiatric clinic in 1932, vacillating between lucidity and madness in her struggle to forge an identity separate from her husband, the famous writer, she finds a sympathetic friend in her nurse, Anna Howard. Held captive by her own tragic past, Anna is increasingly drawn into the Fitzgeralds’ tumultuous relationship. As she becomes privy to Zelda’s most intimate confessions, written in a secret memoir meant only for her, Anna begins to wonder which Fitzgerald is the true genius. But in taking ever greater emotional risks to save Zelda, Anna may end up paying a far higher price than she intended…
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