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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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About “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a satirical short story written by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The story follows a man who ages in reverse, beginning as an old man and ending as a baby. It was first published in Collier's Magazine on May 27, 1922, and featured illustrations by James Montgomery Flagg. The story was later included in Fitzgerald's 1922 collection Tales of the Jazz Age. It has been adapted into a 2008 film and a musical that won an Olivier Award. The story remains a notable work in Fitzgerald’s literary career. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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1922

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