In which Fitzgerald short story collection does 'Bernice Bobs Her Hair' appear?

“Bernice Bobs Her Hair” appears in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s 1920 short-story collection Flappers and Philosophers. The story was first published in The Saturday Evening Post on May 1, 1920, then included in the collection published by Charles Scribner’s Sons in September of that year.

The plot follows Bernice, a socially awkward young woman visiting her more sophisticated cousin Marjorie. After hearing that she is considered dull, Bernice follows Marjorie’s advice on flirting, dancing, and popularity. Her promise to bob her hair becomes a social spectacle, but the haircut ultimately exposes Marjorie’s cruel manipulation and leads to Bernice’s memorable act of revenge.

The story became an important early success for Fitzgerald and helped establish his association with flapper culture and the Jazz Age. It was also the first Fitzgerald story to receive national attention in the Saturday Evening Post, whose May 1920 issue featured his name on its cover. The collection contains eight stories, including “The Ice Palace,” “The Offshore Pirate,” and “Head and Shoulders.”