Lesson 3.04

  • Born

    F. Scott Fitzgerald was catholic and born on September 24, 1896.
  • College Acceptence

    Scott Fitzgerald was accepted to Princeton.
  • World War I

    The U.S. joined the World War and Scott happily went off to boot camp.
  • War Ends

    Scott's regiment was about to leave for France, when instead, the war ended.
  • Broke off Engagement

    Zelda was having second thoughts and broke off the engagement.
  • This Side of Paradise Released

    His book he started drafting in college was finished and published.
  • Marriage

    Scott and Zelda were married.
  • Pregnancy

    The couple interrupted their celebration when Zelda discovered she was pregnant.
  • The Birth of their Daughter

    Francis Scott Fitzgerald, their daughter, was born.
  • The Beautiful and Damned was Published

    He published his second novel called "The Beautiful and Damned".
  • Europe

    The Fitzgerald's moved to Europe so Scott could focus on his work. By this time, they have been living a very alcoholic lifestyle.
  • Great Gatsby was Published

    The Fitzgerald's went to France for the publication of his third book.
  • Stock Market Crashed

    This started the worst period of the Fitzgerald's relationship.
  • Tender as the Night is Released

    He was hoping that this book would be successful, as his reputation and bank account depended on it.
  • Wrote "The Crack-Up"

    A three part series that continued to reflect his personal life.