The story revolves around a man who is transformed into a vegetable after being struck by lightning. As he struggles to come to terms with his new form, he begins to see the world from a different perspective, realizing that people are not much different from vegetables in their selfishness and superficiality. Through this transformation, the protagonist undergoes an existential crisis, questioning the meaning of life and humanity's place in the universe.
By F. Scott Fitzgerald · First published 1922 · Genre: Drama, Comedy, Social Commentary · 3 chapters