The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald | Published: 1925

The Great Gatsby Synopsis

The Great Gatsby centers around the enigmatic Jay Gatsby, his budding friendship with Nick and his secret romance with Daisy.

About F. Scott Fitzgerald

F Scott Fitzgerald is one of the most iconic authors of the 20th century. His novels and short stories capture the spirit of a generation, and his influence on American literature continues to be felt today.

Born in 1896 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald was a gifted writer from an early age. He graduated from Princeton University and moved to New York City where he worked as an advertising copywriter while honing his skills as a novelist. His first novel, This Side of Paradise (1920), was a huge success and established him as one of the leading authors of the Jazz Age. In 1925 he published The Great Gatsby which remains his most enduring work; it has been adapted for film several times over the years. Fitzgerald's career continued until 1940 when he died at age 44 from heart failure brought on by alcoholism. Find out more about F. Scott Fitzgerald at sevenov.com.

F. Scott Fitzgerald's Books on PageVio

Novels: This Side of Paradise | The Beautiful and Damned | The Great Gatsby | Tender Is the Night

Short Story Collections: Flappers and Philosophers | Tales of the Jazz Age | All the Sad Young Men | Taps at Reveille | The Pat Hobby Stories | Collected Stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Plays: The Vegetable; or, From President to Postman

Here's a full list of F. Scott Fitzgerald's books.