The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By F. Scott Fitzgerald

Born old, Benjamin Button ages backward, unraveling life's mysteries in reverse.

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In 1860, Benjamin Button is born with the peculiar condition of aging backward. As he grows younger, he navigates life's milestones in reverse—fighting in wars, running a business, and experiencing love. But as his mind regresses, he faces the ultimate question: what happens when time runs out? This satirical tale explores the complexities of life and identity, challenging the norms of aging and existence.

From the publisher

Today, F. Scott Fitzgerald is known for his novels, but in his lifetime, his fame stemmed from his prolific achievement as one of America’s most gifted story writers. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a witty and fantastical satire about aging, is one of his most memorable stories. In 1860 Benjamin Button is born an old man and mysteriously begins aging backward. At the beginning of his life he is withered and worn, but as he continues to grow younger he embraces life – he goes to war, runs a business, falls in love, has children, goes to college and prep school, and, as his mind begins to devolve, he attends kindergarten and eventually returns to the care of his nurse. This strange and haunting story embodies the sharp social insight that has made Fitzgerald one of the great voices in the history of American literature.

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