A Short Autobiography - by F Scott Fitzgerald & James L W West III (Paperback)

About the Book

This self-portrait of a great writer charts Fitzgerald's progression from exuberant and cocky with "What I Think and Feel at 25," to mature and reflective with "One Hundred False Starts" and "The Death of My Father." Compiled and edited by Professor West, this revealing collection of personal essays and articles reveals the beloved author in his own words.

Book Synopsis

A self-portrait of a great writer. A Short Autobiography charts Fitzgerald's progression from exuberant and cocky with "What I think and Feel at 25", to mature and reflective with "One Hundred False Starts" and "The Death of My Father." Compiled and edited by Professor James West, this revealing collection of personal essays and articles reveals the beloved author in his own words.

Review Quotes

"Fitzgerald never wrote an autobiography, but this is the next best thing: A collection of 19 personal essays written over the course of his career. They include lighthearted, amusing pieces clearly designed to appeal to magazine editors and casual readers, as well as grimmer fare carved from the center of a broken heart.." -"Chicago Tribune"

"Frequently funny and fast-paced." -Associated Press

"Jaunty, funny, sparkling, and self-mocking, and beneath the glinting wit, deeply reflective." -"Booklist"

"An intellectual autobiography [that] should inspire Fitzgerald readers new or returning...a pleasure to read." -"Library Journal"