The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Paperback Published on: 02/07/2026
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Synopsis

The classic, moving tale of a man born old, destined to die young, and live at odds with his time

To the confusion and embarrassment of his family, Benjamin Button is born an old man. As the years pass, he grows younger – moving against the current of ordinary life. While those around him age as expected, Benjamin finds himself increasingly out of step, his relationships strained by a life no one else can share. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s quietly unsettling tale of being a misfit to one’s time.

Includes the stories: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Winter Dreams and 'The Sensible Thing'

BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781529981506
  • Number of pages: 112
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 9 mm
  • Weight: 94g
  • Languages: English

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Short but very sweet!
I loved this book of short stories. They were all so different but so clever. Highly recommended to anyone!
bradgirl
Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The Inspiration for the Upcoming Major Motion Picture
Good
Interesting story. Writing is good. This is the only book I've read from author and whilst I enjoyed it I can't say it made me want to read more.
Book collector
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Elegant, satirical and perfectly crafted
I loved this book. These seven short stories are typical of Fitzgerald’s beautiful and elegant storytelling about life in the early 1920s. The Stories are... READ MORE
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