Novelist · 1896 – 1940
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Little-Known Facts
- He coined and popularized the term 'the Jazz Age' for the 1920s.
- The Great Gatsby sold modestly in his lifetime; its fame came after his death.
Myths & Misconceptions
Was The Great Gatsby a hit when published?
No — it sold disappointingly and Fitzgerald died thinking himself a failure; the novel's towering reputation came only after his death.