Francis Scott Fitzgerald
Full Name and Common Aliases
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Edward Fitzgerald and Mary McQuillan Fitzgerald.
Birth and Death Dates
Birth: September 24, 1896
Death: December 21, 1940
Nationality and Profession(s)
Nationality: American
Profession: Novelist, Short Story Writer, Playwright, Screenwriter
Early Life and Background
Francis Scott Fitzgerald was the second of three children born to a middle-class family. His father was an attorney who had served in the Civil War, and his mother came from a wealthy Irish-American family. The Fitzgeralds moved frequently during their son's childhood, settling in Buffalo, New York, where Francis attended high school.
Major Accomplishments
Fitzgerald's literary career began when he published short stories in magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post. He soon gained recognition for his unique style and insightful portrayals of the American aristocracy. His novel This Side of Paradise, published in 1920, catapulted him to fame and established him as a leading voice of the Lost Generation.
Notable Works or Actions
Some of Fitzgerald's most notable works include:
The Great Gatsby (1925) - a classic novel about the corrupting influence of wealth and the American Dream.
Tender Is the Night (1934) - a novel exploring the decline of the American aristocracy during the Jazz Age.
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz (1922) - a short story collection showcasing his mastery of satire and social commentary.Impact and Legacy
Fitzgerald's impact on literature is undeniable. His novels and short stories continue to captivate readers with their poignant portrayals of love, loss, and the human condition. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century, alongside Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Fitzgerald's quotes are often referenced for their insight into the human experience. His words have become synonymous with the Jazz Age and its excesses. Some of his most famous quotes include:
"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
* "In his blue gardens, men and girls came and went like moths among the whisperings and the champagne and the stars."
His writing continues to inspire new generations of readers and writers. His legacy serves as a reminder of the power of literature to capture the essence of our time and culture.
Quotes by Francis Scott Fitzgerald
I'd rather marry a man of fifty and be taken care of than marry a man of thirty and take care of him.
Quando qualcuno ha tanto da dare all'esterno, ciò non indica forse una carenza di intensità interiore?
Do you think the solitude in which I live has a more amusing decor than any other solitude? Do you think it is any nicer for remembering that were times very late at night when you and I shared our alone-ness? I will take my full share of responsibility for all this tragedy but I cannot spread beyond the limits of my reach and gasp.
Los escritores son como niños: ni siquiera en circunstancias normales son capaces de concentrarse en su trabajo.
Ori de câte ori te simți ispitit să critici pe cineva, mi-a spus el, adu-ți aminte că nu toți oamenii din lumea asta au avut privilegii pe care le-ai avut tu.
SoWalter Arensberg,Alfred Kreymborg,Carl Sandburg,Louis Untermeyer,Eunice Tietjens,Clara Shanafelt,James Oppenheim,Maxwell Bodenheim,Richard Glaenzer,Scharmel Iris,Conrad Aiken,I place your names hereSo that you may liveIf only as names,Sinuous, mauve-colored names,In the JuvenaliaOf my collected editions.
Así seguimos, golpeándonos, barcas contracorriente, devueltos sin cesar al pasado.
Le quattro: i piedini che muovevano al suono della musica, il viso distinto nella folla, il cavaliere felice come un cagnolino vezzeggiato e pazzo come l’eterno cappellaio…
Something in his leisurely move- ments and the secure position of his feet upon the lawn suggested that it was Mr. Gatsby himself, come out to deter- mine what share was his of our local heavens.