Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, he achieved fame with 'This Side of Paradise' (1920) and solidified his reputation with 'The Great Gatsby' (1925). His work captures the decadence and disillusionment of the Jazz Age, and he was married to the iconic Zelda Fitzgerald.