An Analytical Perspective of the Great Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald The Legendary Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald reflects on his readers and the unique educational and childhood backgrounds resulting from his experiences of life. The Great Gatsby is believed to reflect his perspective on his successful life as an author. F. Scott Fitzgerald is the author of numerous short stories and novels about American history, however his works exemplify the era of the 1920s. Fitzgerald was born on September 28, 1896 into an upper-middle-class family living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His mother and father Mollie and Edward Fitzgerald named him after his second cousin three times removed by Francis Scott Key, the author of the Star Spangled Banner. His mother previously had two children, Mary and Louise, who sadly died before he was born due to illnesses at the ages of one and three. Mollie Fitzgerald became pregnant again but lost the baby an hour after birth. However in 1901 Scott's sister Annabel was born, completing the family. Due to Fitzgerald's mother's problems giving birth to a second child, Scott grew up as a spoiled child. At the time he was lucky to live where he lived, he acted like a child with a high society attitude. Both of his parents came from different backgrounds which showed through Fitzgerald as he was growing up. His mother was believed to see money as position, stability and security; his father believed that the most important things were good manners, instinct, courtesy, honor and courage. Fitzgerald's morals came mostly from his father, but his insecurities about society came from his mother. The Fitzgeralds were a fortunate family living a Midwestern life. The family... in the center of the paper... Fitzgerald imitated in many of his novels. Also incorporated into the text were much of Fitzgerald's life and the problems he faced. "Alcoholism. Mental illness and marital problems are present in almost all of his novels and contrast aggressively with his charming public image" - Qwiklit Many people realized that Fitzgerald's private life came out through his novels and not what the public saw of him. Fitzgerald's work brought inspiration. to many authors after him. Although he wrote and published many of his works. Many people now believe that The Great Gatsby was a flawless novel and the best of his works. As an author he gave us an epic story and millions of copies have been sold around the world. His life and intelligence formed an extraordinary writer that we all know today. His legacy has continued and will continue for years to come through many authors.