Francis scott fitzgerald

Francis Scott Fitzgerald´s life and works

  • Born

    Born
    Francis Scott Fitzgerald was born in Saint Paul, Minesota.
  • Soldier

    Soldier
    He dropped out of University to join the US Army.
  • Married

    Married
    He married Zelda Sayre, the 'first flapper of the United States'.
  • Writer

    Writer
    He published his first novel, 'This Side of Paradise'.
  • Frances Scott

    Frances Scott
    His first and only daughter was born.
  • His masterpiece

    His masterpiece
    Fitzgerald published 'The Great Gatsby', widely considered his main literary achievement.
  • 'Tender is the night'

    'Tender is the night'
    This ambitious novel was not well received by the public.
  • Screenwriter

    Screenwriter
    He moved to Hollywood to work in the film industry as a screewriter.
  • Died

    Died
    Towards the end of his life, he was sick and unable to write. He died in Los Angeles, California.