{"product_id":"winter-dreams-tim-zengerink-9781806680139","title":"Winter Dreams: Obsession, Class \u0026 Lost Illusions beneath the Frost of the American Dream (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)","description":"Have you ever wondered why some dreams fade the closer you get to them?\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eF. Scott Fitzgerald's \u003cem\u003eWinter Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a love story-it's a poignant meditation on ambition, social class, and the inevitable shattering of youthful ideals. In the frozen landscapes of Minnesota and the glittering summers of high society, Dexter Green's life unfolds with all the beauty and sorrow of a snowflake melting in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn the son of a small-town grocer, Dexter yearns for something greater: wealth, prestige, and above all, love. He finds his obsession in Judy Jones-a dazzling, spoiled socialite whose charm and carelessness awaken in him a hunger that never fully dies. As Dexter climbs the social ladder, he discovers that the dream he chases may be nothing more than a shimmering illusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitzgerald's prose is rich with imagery, irony, and emotional resonance, capturing the ache of longing and the sting of regret in equal measure. This modern translation makes one of his finest stories more accessible than ever, preserving its elegance while ensuring that its themes strike a chord with today's readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA Riveting Story of Love and Obsession\u003c\/strong\u003e - Follow Dexter Green's rise and fall as he chases a woman who represents all he desires-and all he cannot have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eThemes of Class and Social Status\u003c\/strong\u003e - Explore Fitzgerald's exploration of the American Dream and its empty promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA Companion to The Great Gatsby\u003c\/strong\u003e - Experience a parallel tale of ambition, illusion, and inevitable disappointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA Modernized but Faithful Adaptation\u003c\/strong\u003e - Beautifully updated for contemporary readers without losing Fitzgerald's lyrical power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eA Study in Regret and Reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e - Understand how our dreams shape our lives-and how their loss shapes our souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinter Dreams\u003c\/em\u003e remains one of the most emotionally powerful and thematically rich works in Fitzgerald's canon. Perfect for fans of Gatsby and literary fiction lovers alike, this edition revives a classic tale of longing and loss under the sparkling frost of the American Dream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tim Zengerink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1806680130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781806680139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Library of Alexandria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 84\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Tim Zengerink","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48623526347007,"sku":"9781806680139","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/winter-dreams-tim-zengerink-9781806680139","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}