169: “A Millionaire’s Girl” by Zelda Fitzgerald

About this episode

This episode discusses Zelda Fitzgerald's short story 'A Millionaire's Girl' and explores its narrative style and themes.

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Topics covered

• literature
• Zelda Fitzgerald
• short stories
• narrative perspective
• writing

Keywords

• A Millionaire's Girl
• Zelda Fitzgerald
• point of view
• narrator
• Caroline

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Books & works: A Millionaire’s Girl

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