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The Birth of Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, an author, was born on September 24th, 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota -
Fitzgerald started his education
Scott started his education from Catholic schools in 1903, while practicing his faith. -
Scott's First Published Book
Young Scott’s first published book, The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage was a detective story issued in school’s newspaper at the age of 13. -
Princeton University
In 1913 Scott was enrolled in Princeton University where his love for writing and theater fully developed. -
World War I
In 1917 Fitzgerald left university to join army during World War I. -
End of World War I
But war ended soon after, and moved to New York City in 1919, after army discharge. -
Marriage
He got married with his ex wife Zelda in 1920. -
Short Stories
His short stories about his and Zelda’s relationship were published in 1920, 1922. -
Francecs Scott "Scottie"
In 1921, they had a daughter, Frances Scott. -
"The Great Gatsby"
His most famous piece “The Great Gatsby” was published in 1925. -
Three Novels
By the end of 20’s Scott had published three novels. -
"Tender is the Night"
His fourth novel, “Tender is the Night” had mixed opinions by the public but was published in 1934. -
Hollywood
Mid-1930s, Fitzgerald found himself working in Hollywood on commercial short stories and scripts. -
Death of Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
On December 21st, 1940 Fitzgerald died of a massive heart attack. -
"The Last Tycoon”
In 1941, his last book “The Last Tycoon” was published and edited by his friend Edmund Wilson because he passed away.
