F. Scott Fitzgerald Profession: Author Nationality: American Biography: American writer of the novel "The Great Gatsby", considered one of the greatest American novels ever written. Published in 1925 it depicted the roaring twenties and re-examined the American Dream through its hero Jay Gatsby. Born: September 24, 1896 Birthplace: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA Generation: Lost Generation Star Sign: Libra Died: December 21, 1940 (aged 44) Cause of Death: Heart attack Articles and Photos Did a Snake Kill Cleopatra? Cleopatra, the legendary Queen of Egypt, is said to have died on this day, famously submitting to the bite of a poisonous snake. The story might even be true. . .August 10, 30 AD Married Life 1920-04-03 Novelist and short story writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (23) weds novelist Zelda Sayre (19) at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York Historical Events 1925-04-10 Scribners publishes "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald Famous Authors A. A. Milne Aldous Huxley Jacqueline Susann John Steinbeck Thomas Merton William Safire
A. A. Milne
Aldous Huxley
Jacqueline Susann
John Steinbeck
Thomas Merton
William Safire