Collected Works of Zelda Fitzgerald. Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli by Zelda Fitzgerald

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Book Title

Collected Works of Zelda Fitzgerald. Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli by Zelda Fitzgerald

Author

Zelda Fitzgerald

Lifespan

1900-1948

Author Biography

Zelda Fitzgerald, hailing from Montgomery, Alabama, was born into a prominent family and displayed a penchant for extensive reading during her formative years. Despite her limited interest in formal education, she graduated from Sidney Lanier High School in 1918. After meeting F. Scott Fitzgerald at a local dance, the couple embarked on a whirlwind romance, leading to their marriage in 1920. Immersed in the vibrant literary and social milieu of New York City, they became emblematic figures of the Jazz Age. Zelda's own writing contributions on "Flappers" were published alongside Scott's work. However, their lives were marked by constant travels between Europe and the United States. Zelda explored various artistic pursuits such as painting and ballet but faced mental health challenges and was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1930. Despite her ongoing struggles, she continued writing and completed her novel, Save Me the Waltz, while in psychiatric care. Tragically, Zelda's life was cut short in 1948 when she perished in a fire at Highland Hospital.

Publisher

Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org

Publication Date

1991

Original Publication

Collected Works of Zelda Fitzgerald. Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli. Tuscaloosa, AL; University of Alabama Press, 1991.

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Citation

Fitzgerald, Zelda, “Collected Works of Zelda Fitzgerald. Ed. Matthew J. Bruccoli by Zelda Fitzgerald,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed October 5, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/8117.