Francis Scott Fitzgerald's Life

The joys of young love, wealth, and success, and the tragedies associated with excess and failure.

The son of a failed wicker furniture salesman and an Irish immigrant with a large inheritance, Fitzgerald grew up in an upper middle class environment.

He was known in high school for his detective stories, wrote scripts and lyrics for the Princeton Triangle Club musicals, and was a contributor to local magazine articles.

<p>His obsession with writing overtook his academic endeavors and he was put on academic probation at Princeton, ultimately leading him to drop out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their romance intensified Fitzgerald's hopes for the success of his novel, but after revision it was rejected by Scribners for a second time. Unwilling to wait for Fitzgerald to gain a steady income, Zelda broke off the engagement in 1919.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In June 1918, Fitzgerald was assigned to Camp Sheridan, near Montgomery, Alabama.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Valescure near St. Raphael</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Vegetable</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Great Neck, Long Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fitzgerald married Zelda</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Psychiatric treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ballet</p> Signup and view all the answers