Fitzgerald - AO3 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
When was FItzgerald writing?
A
Interwar period, and the Jazz Era
2
Q
Which year did Fitzgerald meet Zelda Sayre?
A
1917 - WW1
3
Q
Why did Zelda delay their wedding?
A
Her desire for wealth and leisure meant she wanted him to be successful.
4
Q
Which novel kicked off Fitzgerald’s fame, and when was it published?
A
‘This Side of Paradise’ - 1920
5
Q
What was Fitzgerald known for?
A
His love for his wife, his alcoholism, and his party-like lifestyle.
6
Q
Why did he fall into debt?
A
His alcoholism.
7
Q
What happened with Zelda while F was in debt?
A
She had an affair.
8
Q
Which two books came from the affair? Was it clear what happened?
A
F - ‘Tender is the Night’
Z - ‘Save me the Waltz’
The details are unclear.
