F Scott Fitzgerald

By avabean17

  • F Scott Fitzgerald Was Born

    Born in St. Paul Minnesota
  • Fitzgerald Joins Army

    Fitzgerald Joins Army

    Because of his lack in academic motivation, he was put on probation, causing him to look for interests in the army.

  • Fitzgerald Discharged From Army

  • Fitzgerald Quits His Job

    After there was an issue with his engagement, Fitzgerald decided to quit his job and re-write his book.

  • Fitzgerald‘s Novel Gets Accepted

    Accepted by editor Maxwell Perkins
  • Fitzgerald Gets Married To Zelda Sayre

    Fitzgerald Gets Married To Zelda Sayre

    This happened about a week after “this side of Paradise” was published
  • Fitzgerald‘s Wife Gets Pregnant With Their Only Child

    Fitzgerald‘s Wife Gets Pregnant With Their Only Child

  • Fitzgerald’s Move To Great Neck Long Island

    They wanted to be closer to Broadway
  • The Great Gatsby Was Written

    The Great Gatsby Was Written

  • Fitzgerald’s Moved Back To France

    Zelda wanted to become a professional dancer and Fitzgerald was ready to continue writing.

  • Fitzgerald Completed His 4th Novel

    This was done while Zelda was in her treatment
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    “Crack-Up Years”

    Fitzgerald struggled greatly with alcoholism and substances.

  • Fitzgerald Began Working On His Novel “The Love of the Last Tycoon”

  • Fitzgerald Died From Heart Attack

    Fitzgerald Died From Heart Attack

  • “The Great Gatsby” Was Revised

    This revision led to an uproar in sales of the book.