The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Interesting Facts

• The story of Benjamin Button was first published in Collier's magazine in 1922.
• The plot of the book is based on the idea that the main character is born old and grows younger over time, which is a unique concept in literature.
• Fitzgerald was inspired by Mark Twain's remark that it would be better if life began in old age and ended in youth.
• The story of Benjamin Button raises themes of time, age, and human nature, exploring how society perceives and reacts to unusual phenomena.
• The book has been adapted into several forms, including the 2008 film starring Brad Pitt, which received numerous awards and nominations.