The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

In 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,' F. Scott Fitzgerald crafts a poignant narrative that explores themes of time, identity, and the human condition through the life of its eponymous protagonist, who ages in reverse. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning 20th-century America, Fitzgerald employs a blend of magical realism and sharp social commentary, encapsulating the era's fascination with youth and mortality. The novella's unique structure, marked by Fitzgerald's elegant prose and intr ...