A Short Autobiography
F. Scott Fitzgerald
(Author)
James L. W. West III
(Author)
Description
A self-portrait of a great writer. A Short Autobiography charts Fitzgerald's progression from exuberant and cocky with "What I think and Feel at 25", to mature and reflective with "One Hundred False Starts" and "The Death of My Father." Compiled and edited by Professor James West, this revealing collection of personal essays and articles reveals the beloved author in his own words.Product Details
Price
$16.00
$14.88
Publisher
Scribner Book Company
Publish Date
August 02, 2011
Pages
224
Dimensions
5.16 X 7.96 X 0.79 inches | 0.5 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781439199060
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About the Author
Francis Scott (Key) Fitzgerald's (1896-1940) posthumous literary reputation has remained consistently strong despite many highs and lows throughout his brief life. His best-known novel, The Great Gatsby (1925) remains a critical favorite along with Tender is the Night (1934). Most of Fitzgerald's works are loosely based on his life, including his wife Zelda's insanity and his appreciation for personal indulgence and self-destructive excess.
James L. W. West III is Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of English at Pennsylvania State University.
Reviews
"An intellectual autobiography [that] should inspire Fitzgerald readers new or returning...a pleasure to read." -"Library Journal"
"Jaunty, funny, sparkling, and self-mocking, and beneath the glinting wit, deeply reflective." -"Booklist"
"Frequently funny and fast-paced." -Associated Press
"Fitzgerald never wrote an autobiography, but this is the next best thing: A collection of 19 personal essays written over the course of his career. They include lighthearted, amusing pieces clearly designed to appeal to magazine editors and casual readers, as well as grimmer fare carved from the center of a broken heart.." -"Chicago Tribune"
"Jaunty, funny, sparkling, and self-mocking, and beneath the glinting wit, deeply reflective." -"Booklist"
"Frequently funny and fast-paced." -Associated Press
"Fitzgerald never wrote an autobiography, but this is the next best thing: A collection of 19 personal essays written over the course of his career. They include lighthearted, amusing pieces clearly designed to appeal to magazine editors and casual readers, as well as grimmer fare carved from the center of a broken heart.." -"Chicago Tribune"
