First published in 1920, "Flappers and Philosophers" is the first collection of short stories written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald. It was published on the heels of Fitzgerald's sensational debut, "This Side of Paradise", and anticipated themes in "The Great Gatsby". This iconic collection marks the writer's entry into short fiction, and contains eight of his most famous early stories, including Bernice Bobs Her Hair, The Ice Palace,Head and Shoulders, and The Offshore Pirate.