Order of F. Scott Fitzgerald Books (2024)

F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was an American author during the Lost Generation. He coined the phrase “The Jazz Age,” which he epitomized. He is best known for his novel The Great Gatsby, which has been adapted into films in 1926, 1949, 1974, 2000 and 2013. His style was very lyrical, with a perfect ear for language. Fitzgerald died suddenly in 1940 when he was 44 years old.

F. Scott Fitzgerald became a published novelist in 1920 with The Beautiful and Damned. His final novel was The Last Tycoon, published unfinished posthumously in 1941. Below is a list of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s books in order of when they were first published:

Publication Order of Standalone Novels

Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas

Publication Order of Collections

Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books

Publication Order of Anthologies

Note: The Last Tycoon was also published under the title The Love of the Last Tycoon.

If You Like F. Scott Fitzgerald Books, You’ll Love…

• Ernest Hemingway
• John Steinbeck
• J.D. Salinger

The Great Gatsby Book Review:

The Great Gatsby is a great book. From the very beginning to the end, everyone character had fit them well, Nick, Daisy, and others. You would of thought you were watching a movie but without sound, just by reading the short book you could easily image images in your head. Def., can’t wait til’ the movie comes out. — Submitted by Janecia W

F. Scott Fitzgerald Synopsis: The Great Gatsby is a standalone novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. In the midst of the roaring 1920s, the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby throws extravagant parties at his opulent mansion on Long Island, hoping to catch the attention of his long-lost love, Daisy Buchanan. Narrated by Nick Carraway, a young and curious bond salesman, the story delves into the lives of the wealthy elite in the fictional town of West Egg.

Nick becomes entangled in the lives of his eccentric neighbors. He reconnects with his cousin Daisy, who lives across the bay with her wealthy and arrogant husband, Tom Buchanan. Daisy’s allure and Gatsby’s fixation on her drive the narrative, painting a portrait of the destructive power of unfulfilled desires and the pursuit of the American Dream.

As Nick becomes a witness to the complex relationships and social dynamics of the upper class, he uncovers the dark truths lurking beneath their glamorous façades. Gatsby’s lavish parties and grand gestures mask his humble origins and his obsessive pursuit of the past. His love for Daisy, who represents his aspirations, becomes a tragic obsession that ultimately leads to his downfall.

Tom’s affair with Myrtle Wilson, a working-class woman from the Valley of Ashes, exposes the hypocrisy and moral decay of the upper class. The collision of these characters’ lives results in a series of shocking events that culminate in a devastating and fatal confrontation.

Tender is the Night by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a standalone novel. Taking place in the southern region of France during the late 1920s, Tender is the Night unfolds as a sorrowful narrative centered around Rosemary Hoyt, a budding actress, and her intricate entanglement with the captivating American duo, Dick and Nicole Diver. Initially a distinguished psychiatrist upon their union, Dick occupies the roles of both husband and medical practitioner for Nicole, whose affluence propels them into a world of elegance, while her burgeoning resilience inadvertently magnifies Dick’s gradual deterioration.