A Freeze-Out
2017
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, born September 24, 1896, and passing on December 21, 1940, remains an indelible figure in American literature, celebrated for his evocative portrayal of the Jazz Age. As a leading voice of the "Lost Generation," a term he popularized, Fitzgerald captured the disillusionment and vibrancy of post-World War I America through his poignant novels and mesmerizing short stories. His literary legacy, enriched by iconic works like "The Great Gatsby" and "Tender Is the Night," delves deeply into the complexities of youth, the throes of despair, and the inevitability of aging. Fitzgerald's prose continues to resonate as a timeless reflection of the human condition, cementing his status as one of the 20th century's greatest literary luminaries.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was an American writer of novels and short stories, whose works have been seen as evocative of the Jazz Age, a term he himself allegedly coined. He is regarded as one of the greatest twentieth century writers. Fitzgerald was of the self-styled "Lost Generation," Americans born in the 1890s who came of age during World War I. He finished four novels, left a fifth unfinished, and wrote dozens of short stories that treat themes of youth, despair, and age. He was married to Zelda Fitzgerald.
