F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. He is best known for his novel The Great Gatsby (1925), which is considered a classic of American literature. Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, and attended Princeton University. After leaving Princeton, he moved to New York City and began writing for magazines and newspapers. His first novel, This Side of Paradise, was published in 1920 and was an immediate success. Fitzgerald's other works include The Beautiful and Damned (1922), Tender Is the Night (1934), and The Last Tycoon (1941). He also wrote numerous short stories, many of which were published in the Saturday Evening Post. Fitzgerald's life was marked by personal tragedy and financial difficulties. He died in 1940 at the age of 44.
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