F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age (Writers and Their Times)

Readers learn about the exciting life and times of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the era of the Jazz Age, and its influence on Fitzgerald's greatest works. Introduction: booms and busts From the Great War to the Great Crash The life of F. Scott Fitzgerald This side of paradise The great Gatsby Fitzgerald's most important works. Blends information on the politics, culture, and events of the author's life to provide historical context and understanding of his work. Examines the major works of F. Scott Fitzgerald, with a primary focus on the 1920s and how it affected his writing.