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Scott Fitzgerald

By Hana M

  • Born in St. Paul, Minnesota

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    Scott Fitzgerald

  • Began Writing

    Began Writing

    Began writing stories and poetry at the age of 12
  • Started attending university of Princeton

    Started attending university of Princeton

    Attended Princeton University, started developing his writing skills

  • Joined the U.S. Army

    Dropped out of Princeton to join the U.S. Army during World War I
  • Started pursing his new career

    Started pursing his new career

    Was discharged from the Army and moved to New York City to pursue a writing career

  • Published his first book

    Published first novel, "This Side of Paradise," getting him to fame and fortune

  • Fitzgerald married Zelda Sayre

  • Published his second book

    Published his second book

    Fitzgerald's second novel, "Tender Is the Night," was published

  • His most famous novel was published

    His most famous novel, "The Great Gatsby," was published

  • Struggles began to profound

    Fitzgerald's health began to decline due to excessive drinking and financial struggles

  • The beginning of his work being republished

    Fitzgerald's essay collection, "The Crack-Up," was re-published

  • His work was being republished

    Fitzgerald's short story collection, "Taps at Reveille," was re-published

  • He was hospitalized for a nervous breakdown

  • Began his new career path

    Fitzgerald moved to Hollywood to work as a screenwriter
  • Scott Fitzgerald passed away

    Scott Fitzgerald passed away

    He died on December 21st, at the age of 44, due to a heart attack