F. Scott Fitzgerald Quotes
A collection of quotes by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, known as F. Scott Fitzgerald, was an American author and one of the leading figures of the Jazz Age in the 1920s. He was born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Fitzgerald attended Princeton University, where he developed a reputation for his writing talents and joined the university's literary society.
Fitzgerald's debut novel, "This Side of Paradise," was published in 1920 and quickly brought him fame and success. The novel captured the spirit of disillusionment and unrest prevailing in post-World War I America. His subsequent works, including "The Beautiful and Damned" (1922) and "The Great Gatsby" (1925), solidified his reputation as a leading writer of his time.
Known for his evocative prose that delved into themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream, Fitzgerald's writing captured the essence of the Roaring Twenties. However, despite his literary achievements, Fitzgerald struggled personally and financially throughout his life. He and his wife, Zelda, lived a tumultuous lifestyle marked by excessive drinking and lavish spending, which eventually led to their separation.
Tragically, Fitzgerald's career declined in the 1930s, and he struggled to maintain the critical and commercial success he had initially enjoyed. He suffered from health issues and battled alcoholism, ultimately passing away at the age of 44 on December 21, 1940, in Hollywood, California. Nevertheless, Fitzgerald's works continue to be celebrated today for their lyrical and insightful portrayal of the Jazz Age and its characters' quest for fulfillment and meaning.
