Definition

Proper noun: * F. Scott Fitzgerald: The pen name of Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, a celebrated American novelist and short story writer. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. His works are iconic for their critical and poetic portrayal of the excess, idealism, and disillusionment of the "Jazz Age" (the 1920s) in the United States.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote The Great Gatsby, a novel often called the great American novel.
  • The themes in F. Scott Fitzgerald's work often explore the corruption of the American Dream.
  • Many scholars study the life and times of F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to his body of work: The name "Fitzgerald" is often used metonymically to refer to his collective writings or his characteristic style.
  • The party had a distinctly Fitzgeraldian glamour and melancholy.

Variants and Related Words

• Fitzgeraldian (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes, or settings found in the works of F. Scott Fitzgerald.
• The Jazz Age: The period term he helped define and which is synonymous with his era.

Synonyms

• Author of The Great Gatsby
• Chronicler of the Jazz Age

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "A Fitzgerald character": Often used to describe a person who is glamorous, wealthy, deeply flawed, and ultimately tragic, reminiscent of characters like Jay Gatsby or Dick Diver.
  • With his mysterious past and lavish parties, he seemed like a Fitzgerald character come to life.

Noun

1. United States author whose novels characterized the Jazz Age in the United States (1896-1940)