F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an iconic American author, best known for his novel “The Great Gatsby.” A leading figure of the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald's work captured the spirit, exuberance, and moral bankruptcy of the 1920s.

Biography

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Category	Details
Full Name	Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald
Birth	September 24, 1896, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Death	December 21, 1940, Hollywood, California
Occupation	Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer
Known For	Depicting the Jazz Age, Popularizing the term “Jazz Age”
Notable Works	This Side of Paradise (1920) The Beautiful and Damned (1922) The Great Gatsby (1925) Tender Is the Night (1934) The Last Tycoon (1941, posthumous)
Education	Princeton University (dropped out)
Spouse	Zelda Sayre
Military Service	United States Army during World War I
Literary Friends	Edmund Wilson, Ernest Hemingway
Notable Achievements	Popularized the term “Jazz Age” One of the greatest American writers of the 20th century
Later Life	Struggled financially during the Great Depression, moved to Hollywood, unsuccessful career as a screenwriter, cohabited with Sheilah Graham.
Posthumous Recognition	Received critical acclaim only after his death, The Great Gatsby hailed as the “Great American Novel”.

Early Life

F. Scott Fitzgerald, born Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, was brought into the world by parents with a rich and varied heritage. His father, Edward Fitzgerald, hailed from Maryland and was deeply connected to the values of the Old South. His mother, Mary (Mollie) McQuillan, was the daughter of an Irish immigrant who had achieved significant wealth as a wholesale grocer in St. Paul. This diverse family background instilled in Fitzgerald a unique perspective on the social and cultural dynamics of his time. Despite his prestigious lineage, Fitzgerald struggled academically and was known to be one of the poorest students in his class, ultimately dropping out of Princeton University during his junior year to join the army. Nevertheless, his early years were marked by a blend of affluence and the expectation to uphold family values, shaping the themes and characters that would later populate his acclaimed literary works.

Family

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Relationship	Name	Information
Father	Edward Fitzgerald	Edward Fitzgerald was from Maryland and held allegiance to the Old South and its values. His struggles and failures influenced F. Scott Fitzgerald's writing, instilling in him a fear of financial difficulties.
Mother	Mary “Mollie” McQuillan Fitzgerald	Mary McQuillan, known as Mollie, was the daughter of an Irish immigrant who became wealthy as a wholesale grocer in St. Paul. Both Edward and Mollie were Catholics.
Sister	Annabel Fitzgerald	F. Scott Fitzgerald had a younger sister named Annabel, who unfortunately died in infancy.

Height, Weight, And Other Body Measurements

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Attribute	Measurement
Height	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Weight	Unknown
Chest	Unknown
Waist	Unknown
Hips	Unknown

Note: Detailed body measurements such as chest, waist, and hips for F. Scott Fitzgerald are not widely documented or available in historical records.

Wife/husband / Girlfriend/boyfriend

F. Scott Fitzgerald is no longer alive. He was married to Zelda Sayre.

Details About Zelda Sayre

Zelda Sayre, known later as Zelda Fitzgerald, was born on July 24, 1900, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a novelist, painter, and socialite. Zelda and Scott had a tumultuous relationship characterized by excessive drinking, partying, and fighting. They had one child, Frances Scott “Scottie” Fitzgerald, born on October 26, 1921. Zelda struggled with mental health issues and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1930. She died tragically in a fire at the Highland Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, on March 10, 1948.

F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre were married on April 3, 1920.

Name	Details
Ginevra King	Ginevra King was a beautiful and wealthy debutante from Lake Forest, Illinois. She was considered Fitzgerald's first love, and their relationship had a significant influence on his writings.
Lois Moran	Lois Moran was an actress with whom Fitzgerald had a brief romantic relationship. She is said to have inspired the character of Rosemary Hoyt in Fitzgerald's novel “Tender Is the Night.
Sheila Graham	Sheila Graham was a British-born American columnist and writer. She had a long-term affair with Fitzgerald during the last years of his life, and their relationship was significant and supportive, especially during his struggles with alcoholism.
Edouard Jozan	Edouard Jozan was a French aviator with whom Zelda had a brief affair. This affair caused significant strain in the Fitzgeralds' marriage.

• F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda's troubled family life has inspired numerous biographies, novels, movies, and TV series.
• Their only child, Frances Scott Fitzgerald, went on to become a prominent American journalist and writer.

Career, Achievements And Controversies

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F. Scott Fitzgerald became famous primarily due to his novel “The Great Gatsby.” Although it was initially a commercial failure, it gained significant recognition after his death and is now considered one of the greatest American novels ever written. His portrayal of the Jazz Age and the American Dream resonated deeply with readers, securing his place in literary history.

Fitzgerald's career began with the publication of his first novel, “This Side of Paradise,” in 1920. The novel was an instant success, making him an overnight celebrity. His other popular works include:

• “The Beautiful and Damned” (1922) – A novel that explores the complexities of marriage and the pursuit of wealth.
• “The Great Gatsby” (1925) – Often regarded as his masterpiece, it explores themes of decadence, idealism, and social change.
• “Tender Is the Night” (1934) – A novel about the rise and fall of a promising young psychiatrist and his wife.
• “The Last Tycoon” (Published posthumously in 1941) – An unfinished novel that offers a critical look at Hollywood's film industry.

F. Scott Fitzgerald did not receive any major literary awards during his lifetime. However, his work has received posthumous recognition and is studied widely in academic circles.

Fitzgerald's life was filled with personal and professional controversies:

• Alcoholism: Fitzgerald struggled with alcoholism throughout his life, which affected his health and productivity.
• Marriage to Zelda Sayre: His tumultuous marriage to Zelda Sayre was marked by mutual dependency, jealousy, and mental health issues. Zelda was later diagnosed with schizophrenia.
• Financial Problems: Despite his early success, Fitzgerald faced ongoing financial difficulties due to his lavish lifestyle and the Great Depression.
• Literary Feuds: He had several feuds with contemporaries, including Ernest Hemingway, who criticized Fitzgerald's lifestyle and work.
• Decline in Popularity: Towards the end of his life, Fitzgerald's works were no longer as popular, and he struggled to regain his earlier success.

Despite these controversies, F. Scott Fitzgerald's contributions to literature remain significant, and his works continue to be celebrated and studied worldwide.

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