Known as one of the most gifted writers of his generation, F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote several novels and stories of the 1920s. This biography discusses the cynical, but glittering characters that he created to define the "Jazz Age" as one of irresponsibility. Born in St. Louis, Minnesota, in 1896 to a wealthy family, Fitzgerald spent time in Europe and in Long Island and Washington, D.C. He led a rich and glamorous life that ended tragically with his wife's mental illness and his own breakdown. Fitzgerald published many novels and short stories, including The Great Gatsby.