The Vegetable, or From President to Postman by F. Scott Fitzgerald

In this witty and satirical play, F. Scott Fitzgerald turns his sharp eye for American ambition toward comedy. “The Vegetable” follows Jerry Frost, a humble railroad clerk who dreams not of fortune or fame—but of becoming President of the United States. What follows is a whirlwind of absurdity, fantasy, and social commentary as Fitzgerald skewers the hollow chase for success in a world intoxicated by dreams. Brimming with wit, farce, and the author’s signature lyricism, this rare work reveals Fitzgerald’s playful genius and his biting insight into the follies of aspiration.