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He works on "The Last Tycoon," an unfinished novel that offers a poignant critique of Hollywood and fame, ultimately reflecting Fitzgerald's own conflicted feelings about success and identity.
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Fitzgerald’s battle with alcoholism intensifies, leading to deteriorating health and significant challenges in both his personal life and his ability to produce new works.
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This semi-autobiographical novel reflects Fitzgerald’s struggles with fame, love, and mental illness, portraying the decline of a glamorous couple amidst the backdrop of 1920s Europe.
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Zelda suffers her first major mental health crisis, a turning point that introduces chronic instability into their lives, profoundly affecting Fitzgerald's personal and professional ambitions.
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His iconic novel, which critiques the American Dream through the tragic figure of Jay Gatsby, is published but initially receives mixed reviews, only to gain immense popularity posthumously. -
The Fitzgeralds move to Paris, joining a vibrant expatriate community that includes literary giants like Ernest Hemingway, profoundly shaping Fitzgerald’s creative output during this period.I
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In this novel, Fitzgerald critiques the excesses and moral decay of the post-war elite, reflecting his own experiences with fame and disillusionment. -
The couple welcomes their only child, Frances Scott Fitzgerald, nicknamed Scottie, whose arrival brings both joy and additional strain to their already complicated relationship. -
Fitzgerald marries the spirited Zelda Sayre, whose own ambitions and tumultuous personality significantly influence his writing and life, becoming a symbol of the era's liberated women.
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His debut novel is released to critical acclaim, exploring themes of youth and ambition, establishing Fitzgerald as a leading voice of the Jazz Age and American literature. -
Fitzgerald joins the U.S. Army during World War I, where he serves as a second lieutenant; this experience inspires his desire to write a novel capturing the spirit of his generation. -
At St. Paul Academy, Fitzgerald's short story, "The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage," is published, sparking his lifelong passion for writing and ambition to become a successful author.
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The Fitzgerald family relocates to New York City, exposing F. Scott to a more vibrant and diverse culture, influencing his later writings about the American upper class. -
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald is born on September 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Edward and Mary McQuillan Fitzgerald.
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He works on "The Last Tycoon," an unfinished novel that offers a poignant critique of Hollywood and fame, ultimately reflecting Fitzgerald's own conflicted feelings about success and identity.
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Fitzgerald dies of a heart attack at age 44 in Hollywood, leaving behind an enduring legacy as a chronicler of the American Dream, marked by both ambition and tragedy.