F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Author • Illustrator • Translator24 September 1896 – 21 December 1940 · From United States- Books
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American author of novels and short stories, whose works are evocative of the Jazz Age, a term he coined himself. He is widely regarded as one of the twentieth century's greatest writers. Fitzgerald is considered a member of the "Lost Generation" of the Twenties.
He finished four novels, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned, Tender Is the Night and his most famous, the celebrated classic, The Great Gatsby. A fifth, unfinished novel, The Love of the Last Tycoon was published posthumously. Fitzgerald also wrote many short stories that treat themes of youth and promise along with despair and age.
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The Great Gatsby
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Scribner Library #1
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Tales of the Jazz Age #6
Tender is the Night
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Scribner Library #2
The diamond as big as the Ritz and other stories
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This Side of Paradise
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F. Scott Fitzgerald is most recognized for his novels and short stories that vividly capture the essence of the Jazz Age, a term he is credited with coining. His work often explores themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream.
Many of F. Scott Fitzgerald's works have been adapted into films, most notably "The Great Gatsby," which has seen multiple cinematic versions. "Tender Is the Night" and "The Beautiful and Damned" have also been adapted for the screen.
For readers new to F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Great Gatsby" is widely considered the quintessential starting point. It is his most famous work and offers a concise yet profound introduction to his literary style and recurring themes.