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F. Scott Fitzgerald Timeline

By Gabriel_H
  • 1940 BCE

    Final Novel Draft

    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.
  • 1937 BCE

    Struggles with Alcoholism

    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.
  • 1934 BCE

    "Tender Is the Night" Published

    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.
  • 1927 BCE

    Zelda's First Mental Breakdown

    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.
  • 1925 BCE

    Publication of "The Great Gatsby"

    Publication of "The Great Gatsby"
    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.
  • 1924 BCE

    Move to France

    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
  • 1922 BCE

    Publication of "The Beautiful and Damned"

    Publication of "The Beautiful and Damned"
    In this novel, Fitzgerald critiques the excesses and moral decay of the post-war elite, reflecting his own experiences with fame and disillusionment.
  • 1921 BCE

    Birth of Daughter, Scottie

    Birth of Daughter, Scottie
    The couple welcomes their only child, Frances Scott Fitzgerald, nicknamed Scottie, whose arrival brings both joy and additional strain to their already complicated relationship.
  • 1920 BCE

    Marries Zelda Sayre

    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.
  • 1919 BCE

    This Side of Paradise

    This Side of Paradise
    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.
  • 1917 BCE

    Enlists in the Army

    Enlists in the Army
    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.
  • 1913 BCE

    First Published Work

    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.
  • 1908 BCE

    Family Moves to New York

    Family Moves to New York
    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.
  • 1896 BCE

    Birth

    Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald is born on September 24 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Edward and Mary McQuillan Fitzgerald.

  • Final Novel Draft

    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.

  • Death in Hollywood

    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.