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128 pp.
| Morgan |
March, 2002 |
LibraryISBN 1-883846-90-0$$20.95
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YAWorld 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.