F. Scott Fitzgerald

1896 - 1940 *

American novelist who captured the moral decadance of the 1930 post-war Jazz Age.

In a booming America, F. Scott Fitzgerald lived as extravagantly as those around him. Like his creation Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby, he gave lavish parties and lead a luxurious lifestyle.

Unlike those around him, however, Fitzgerald had the mind to see the superficiality of the time. Belief in the 'American Dream' - that anyone can succeed with hard work and determination; the moral decadence and decline in spirituality of the Jazz Age were all challenged by his works.

          Source: Classics Network Editorial Team

American short-story writer and novelist, known for his depictions of the Jazz Age (the 1920s). With the glamorous Zelda Sayre (1900-48), Fitzgerald lived a colorful life of parties and money-spending. At the beginning of one of his stories Fitzgerald wrote the rich "are different from you and me". This privileged world he depicted in such novels as THE BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED (1922) and THE GREAT GATSBY (1925), which is widely considered Fitzgerald's finest novel.

"It was my first inkling that he was a writer. And while I like writers - because if you ask a writer anything, you u... [read entire biography]

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These essays offer analysis of the author's life and works. Many of them have been submitted by users, and are assigned an Editorial Rating on a scale from one to five stars to assist you in evaluating their worth. See also: Note on Essays, Editorial Policy.

     

The Context and Value Systems Discussed in The Great Gatsby -- The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, gives the reader a narrow insight into the social and economic situation of the USA in the 1920's. The text explores many of the values of this time, challenging some while reinforcing others
By Selchie, High School Student	Editorial Rating:

The 1920's and The Great Gatsby -- Connections through historical perspectives
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Responses to Characters in The Great Gatsby -- Discusses techniques used to position the reader to react favourably or unfavourably to characters in The Great Gatsby.
By Andrew Nicol, Student	Editorial Rating:

Gatsby and the American Dream -- The character Gatsby and his monomaniacal struggle for progress
By Jake Wires, Student	Editorial Rating:

Dreaming in the Great Gatsby -- an analytical essay by a student
By Marcus Phung, Student	Editorial Rating:

This Side of Paradise, OR, The Dark Side of the American Dream in the 20s -- Examines the Jazz Age through Fitzgerald's eyes.
By Evangelia Kyriakidou, Undergraduate Student	Editorial Rating:

Fitzgerald's Life -- A short look at Fitzgerald's life and the influences to his literary works
By Bryan Pace, Student	Editorial Rating:

The Great Gatsby is a devastating analysis of the ‘foul dust’ that floats in the wake of the American Dream -- This essay examines the fall of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and the consequences of the failure of this dream
By jessi bites, Student	Editorial Rating:

A Diamond as Big as the Ritz through literary elements -- Fitzgerald utilizes literary techniques in bringing to life a precise perspective on disillusionment and visionary delight
By Bryan Pace, Student	Editorial Rating:

Synopsis of The Great Gatsby -- Detailed synopsis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby
By Les Noll, Student	Editorial Rating:

The Motif of Driving in The Great Gatsby -- A Discussion of Driving as Symbolism in The Great Gatsby
By claire schriefer, Student	Editorial Rating:

The Impact of "The Great Gatsby" upon readers -- A description of the ways in which "The Great Gatsby" has an impact upon readers.
By DaRabbit, Student	Editorial Rating:

The Great Gatsby Essay -- Perspective of the Narrator
By James Cox, Student	Editorial Rating:

The Significance of the Creation of Psyche -- An essay on the significance of the narrator creating the characters psyche
By DaRabbit, Student	Editorial Rating:

Characters in The Great Gatsby -- Evalutes all the major characters of the text.
By James Cox, Student	Editorial Rating:

Narative Perspective in The Great Gatsby -- Discusses the significance of the narrator of the story, Nick Caraway.
By James Cox, Student	Editorial Rating:

     

Miscellaneous

		Bartleby.com - Fitzgerald -- online version of 'This Side of Paradise' and a biography http://www.bartleby.com/people/FitzgS.ht... Editorial Rating: Number of Visitors: 277 1 users have rated it an average of 5 stars     [rate it] The Great Gatsby Online Resource -- basic information for students in the form of chapter and character summaries, and a few short essays on the American Dream http://gatsby.cjb.net/ Editorial Rating: Number of Visitors: 653 2 users have rated it an average of 5 stars     [rate it]

     

Whether we wake or we sleep,
Whether we carol or weep,
The Sun with his Planets in chime,
Marketh the going of Time. -- Chronomoros.

Edward FitzGerald

The King in a carriage may ride,
And the Beggar may crawl at his side;
But in the general race,
They are traveling all the same pace. -- Chronomoros.

Edward FitzGerald

Additional searches

Fitzgerald at Encarta Encyclopedia

Fitzgerald at Britannica Encyclopedia

Fitzgerald at Xrefer.com