1896–1940 · American novelist
F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short-story writer, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1896.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) was an American writer known for fiction about wealth and desire. Begin with The Great Gatsby, his best-known novel. Read or listen here: eBook, audiobook and 15-minute summary, and paperback, hardcover or large print, printed at cost, free to start.
Where to start with F. Scott Fitzgerald
Free to read nowThe Great GatsbyThe shortest book here brings you into Gatsby's lavish parties and his hope of winning back a lost love.
Read nextThis Side of ParadiseFollow a privileged young man through school, Princeton and disappointed hopes, with more room to explore his search for purpose.
Read nextThe Beautiful and DamnedSettle into a longer read about a marriage shaped by beauty, spending and the expectation of inherited wealth.
F. Scott Fitzgerald's books in order
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Novels
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1920 | This Side of Paradise A privileged young man searches for purpose through love and disappointment. | Novel | 9 h 25 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1922 | The Beautiful and Damned A married couple lives beyond its means while awaiting wealth. | Novel | 14 h 17 min | Free to startRead free |
| 3 | 1925 | The Great Gatsby A wealthy man tries to win back a lost love. | Novel | 5 h 33 min | FreeRead free · no sign-up |
Stories and shorter works
| # | First published | Book | Kind | Listening time | Read |
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| 1 | 1920 | Flappers and Philosophers Young Americans face the demands of love, money and status. | Stories | 7 h 4 min | Free to startRead free |
| 2 | 1922 | Tales of the Jazz Age Eleven stories follow restless lives shaped by money and desire. | Stories | 10 h 1 min | Free to startRead free |
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About F. Scott Fitzgerald
F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short-story writer, born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in 1896. He lived in the United States and France. He published This Side of Paradise in 1920, The Beautiful and Damned in 1922, and The Great Gatsby in 1925. He died in Hollywood in 1940.
- Born
- 1896
- Died
- 1940
- Best known for
- The Great Gatsby, This Side of Paradise, The Beautiful and Damned
Questions about F. Scott Fitzgerald
In what order should I read F. Scott Fitzgerald?
Read in order of first publication, oldest first, as the table on this page shows. Or begin with the starting picks if you would rather choose by length and subject before following publication order.
Where do I start with F. Scott Fitzgerald?
Start with The Great Gatsby, the shortest book on this page, about a wealthy man's attempt to win back a lost love. Then try This Side of Paradise for a young man's search for purpose, or The Beautiful and Damned for a longer story about marriage and expected wealth.
What is generally regarded as F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous book?
The Great Gatsby is generally regarded as F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous book, and it is a novel. It follows Jay Gatsby, whose lavish parties at his Long Island mansion are bound up with his hope of winning back Daisy Buchanan.
Which F. Scott Fitzgerald books are the shortest?
By listening time, the shortest are The Great Gatsby (5 hours and 33 minutes), Flappers and Philosophers (7 hours and 4 minutes) and This Side of Paradise (9 hours and 25 minutes).
Can I get F. Scott Fitzgerald's books in print?
Yes. Every book here comes as a paperback, hardcover or large print, printed when you order; start free and you pay only the cost of printing. If you would like to read before choosing a printed copy, The Great Gatsby is also free to read.
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