Publisher's Synopsis
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald (September24, 1896 - December 21, 1940) was an American JazzAge author of novels and short stories. He is regardedas one of the greatest twentieth century writers. Fitzgeraldwas of the self-styled "Lost Generation," Americans bornin the 1890s who came of age during World War I. Hefinished four novels, left a fifth unfinished, and wrotedozens of short stories that treat themes of youth, despair, and age.