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F. Scott Fitzgerald

(1896–1940) Short Story Writer United States

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F. Scott Fitzgerald was a short story writer from the United States, best known for The Great Gatsby.

Quick Facts About F. Scott Fitzgerald

Born
September 24, 1896
Died
December 21, 1940
Nationality
United States
Profession
Short Story Writer
Notable works
The Great Gatsby
Known for
The Great Gatsby, Tender Is the Night
Spouse
Zelda Fitzgerald

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, widely known as F. Scott Fitzgerald or simply Scott Fitzgerald, was an American novelist, essayist, and short story writer. He is best known for his novels depicting the flamboyance and excess of the Jazz Age, a term that he popularized in his short story collection Tales of the Jazz Age. He published four novels, four story collections, and 164 short stories. He achieved transient success and fortune in the 1920s, but did not receive critical acclaim until after his death. He is now widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

New Jersey Hall of Fame Q137542106

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