F. Scott Fitzgerald

Born in St. Paul MN.

Sep 24, 1896

St. Paul MN

Began in Princeton University

Sep 1, 1913

Here he fully devoted himself to writing. He wrote scripts in their famous triangle club musicals. Also he wrote articles in the Princeton tiger. In 1917 he dropped out of school and focused on writing even further.

First novel, The romantic Egoist

Oct 1, 1918

This novel was hastly written by Fitzgerald because he was afraid he would die in world war I and not reach his literary dreams. Sadly this book was rejected of being published but the publisher saw the potential in Fitzgerald so he recommend bringing in future works.

Published first book, This Side of paradise

May 1, 1920

Overnight he became one of the nations most promising young writers. Also one week later he married Zelda In New York.

Daughter, Frances Scott Fitzgerald born

Jan 1, 1921

Second book published, The beautiful and the Damned

Jan 1, 1922

This was another successful novel that placed F. Scott and his wife as kingand queen of the jazz age.

Moved to paris

Jan 1, 1924

He moved here hoping to find new inspiration for his writing. Which he ended up accomplishing with his next novel.

Published the greates book of his career, The Great Gatsby

Jan 1, 1925

This was the climax of F. SCott Fitzgeralds career. He never wrote anything nearly as fantastic as this novel.

Zelda briefly admitted to a mental Health institution

Jan 1, 1930

Fitzgerald's wife struggled with mental health issues through the 20's and was finally admitted to an instituiton in 1930

Family returned to the United States

Jan 1, 1931

Zelda was admitted to JohnHopkins medical facility

Apr 17, 1931

Zelda had another mental breakdown and this time was in an institution for good.

Published book, Tender is the night

Apr 17, 1934

This book intially was a failure but over time became appreciated and is now among the great american novels.

moved to Hollywood

Jun 1, 1937

Fitzgerald moved to Hollywood in hopesw to revive his career by writing screenplays. This did not work as he intended.

Began novel, The love of the las Tycoon

Apr 17, 1939

unfortunately he was only half way through writing this novel when he died of a heart attack.

DIed of a heart attack

Dec 21, 1940