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F. Scott Fitzgerald: Writer of the Jazz Age

(4) YA World Writers series. The author of The Great Gatsby is profiled in a fast-paced, fairly thorough biography. Issues such as Fitzgerald's rocky marriage to Zelda, his alcoholism, and his infidelities are handled in a non-sensationalized manner. The text states that Fitzgerald captured his era in his works, but his novels aren't described in enough detail for readers to get a sense of their essence. The book is illustrated with black-and-white photos. Bib., ind.

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