Authors of Jazz Age
F. Scott Fitzgerald
- The 1920's, also known as the Jazz Age, were wild times, and Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was its king. Although he lead one of the most wild and luxurious lifestyles of anyone during the decade, Fitzgerald was known more for his prominent works of literature, which have gained a permanent place among the American classics.
- Fitzgerald was born on September 29, 1896 in St. Paul Minnesota. His prename, Francis Scott Key, was given to him to honor his distant ancestor who wrote the National Anthem.
- The Great Gasby- In order to escape the distractions of New York, Fitzgerald moved to France in 1924 to work on his novel, The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald's books depicted the golden life that many lead during the 1920's.
Robert Frost
- One of the most important poets of the 1920's was Robert Frost. Was born in 1875 and grew up to become a farmer, as few of his poems would......
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