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F. Scott Fitzgerald Was Born
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Joined The Army
Because Francis was put on academic probation, he joined the army -
Met Zelda
Francis was assigned to a camp and he met Zelda whom he fell in love with -
Moved to New York
Francis moved to New York to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. He also wanted to make money to marry Zelda -
Becomes a Writer
At the end of the year, Francis officially becomes a writer -
This Side of Paradise
This Side of Paradise is published and F. Scott Fitzgerald becomes famous -
Child is Born
Francis has a child with Zelda -
The Vegetable
Francis writes a play called ‘The Vegetable’ and it failed at its tryout -
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby is published and is considered his most finest work -
Zelda Suffered a Breakdown
During this time Francis could only write short stories while his wife was being treated -
Zelda Relapsed
Zelda had to be treated in a hospital and this was hard on Francis -
Tender is the Night
Francis published his third book -
Alcoholism
Francis started drinking after The Great Gatsby was published -
Hollywood
Francis moved to Hollywood alone to work with a screenwriter until 1938 -
December 21, 1940
Francis died