F. Scott Fitzgerald

1896–1940 (age 44)

Author

Biography

F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in 1896 and died in 1940, leaving behind a literary legacy that defined the Jazz Age and continues to captivate readers worldwide. As one of America's greatest authors, Fitzgerald crafted novels and stories that captured the complexity, ambition, and disillusionment of his generation with unparalleled grace and insight.

Though his life was brief, Fitzgerald's masterworks—including The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night—secured his place among the pantheon of American letters. He rests at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, his literary contributions ensuring that his voice remains vital and relevant for generations to come.

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