F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • Early Life

    Early Life

    Born in St. Paul, Minnesota.
  • First Story

    Published his first story at the age of 13 in the school newspaper.
  • College Life

    College Life

    He entered in Princeton University
  • College and Military Years

    College and Military Years

    In college, he wrote the Princeton Tiger humor magazine.
  • Joins Military

    Joins Military

    After leaving college, he decides to enter the army.
  • Dropped out of College

    Due to his academic performance, he decides college is no longer for him.
  • Literary Career

    Literary Career

    Published “This Side of Paradise”, launching his career.
  • Married Zelda Sayre

    Married Zelda Sayre

  • Tales of the Jazz Age

    Tales of the Jazz Age

    Published the short story collection.
  • Moved to French Riviera

    Here is when he completed much of the Great Gatsby .
  • Great Gatsby

    Great Gatsby

    He publishes The Great Gatsby, currently considered his best novel.
  • Personal Challenges

    Zelda experienced her first mental breakdown, leading to institutionalization.
  • Tender is the Night

    Tender is the Night

    Wrote it in the 1930’s
  • Moved to Hollywood

    Moved to Hollywood

    Looking to work as a screenwriter, seeking financial stability.
  • Death

    Death

    Died of a heart attack, in Hollywood