Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald: A Literary Reference to His Life And Work (Critical Companion to)

Known for his masterwork, ''The Great Gatsby'' and its criticism of American society during the 1920s, F. Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of writing what many consider to be the ''great American novel.'' ''Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald'' studies the legacy of this writer, highlighting significant themes and historical references of his various works. This revised, reorganized, and fully updated revision of ''F. Scott Fitzgerald A to Z'' contains extensive updates, including new critical commentary on all Fitzgerald's major novels and short stories. This accessible volume is illustrated with first edition dust jackets, portraits of Fitzgerald throughout his life, and pictures of friends, relatives, and contemporaries. Coverage includes: a biography detailing Fitzgerald's life; detailed synopses of all Fitzgerald's major and many minor works; descriptions of major characters; discussions of important people in Fitzgerald's life, including family and friends; and helpful bibliographies and a chronology of Fitzgerald's life. Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 Part I: Biography......Page 18 Part II: Works A-Z......Page 28 Part III: Related People, Places, and Topics......Page 274 A......Page 276 B......Page 280 C......Page 289 D......Page 303 E......Page 306 F......Page 314 G......Page 326 H......Page 331 I......Page 342 J......Page 344 K......Page 348 L......Page 351 M......Page 355 N......Page 364 O......Page 367 P......Page 371 R......Page 383 S......Page 388 T......Page 402 V......Page 406 W......Page 408 Part IV Appendices......Page 414 Chronology......Page 416 F. Scott Fitzgerald's Works......Page 422 Zelda Fitzgerald's Works......Page 439 Works about Fitzgerald......Page 441 Adaptations of Fitzgerald's Works......Page 457 Index......Page 458 "Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald explores Fitzgerald's major and minor works, as well as his tumultuous life as a literary celebrity. Additional features include more than 40 illustrations, extensive cross-references, information on various film and stage adaptations, a bibliography of primary and secondary sources, a chronology of Zelda Fitzgerald's works, and much more. Critical Companion to F. Scott Fitzgerald is an invaluable resource both for readers familiar with Fitzgerald and for those discovering him for the first time."--Jacket Known for his masterwork, ""The Great Gatsby"" and its criticism of American society during the 1920s, F Scott Fitzgerald claimed the distinction of writing what many consider to be the ""great American novel."" This work studies the legacy of this writer, highlighting significant themes and historical references of his various works. Contains extensive updates, including new critical commentary on all Fitzgerald's major novels and short stories. This volume is also illustrated with first-edition dust jackets, portraits of Fitzgerald throughout his life, and pictures of friends, relatives, and contemporaries Biography -- Works A-z -- Related People, Places, And Topics -- Appendices. Mary Jo Tate ; Foreword By Matthew J. Bruccoli. Rev. Ed. Of: F. Scott Fitzgerald A To Z. C1998. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 405-440) And Index. Entries cover the life and writings of Fitzgerald as well as significant letters, movie projects, fictional characters, and friends, family, and associates.