F. Scott Fitzgerald was an American author born on September 24, 1896, in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is best known for his novel, The Great Gatsby, which explores themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream during the 1920s. Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by its lyrical style and vivid imagery. Throughout his career, Fitzgerald published several novels and short stories, including This Side of Paradise and Tender Is the Night. He was a prominent figure in the Jazz Age, a term he coined to describe the cultural movement of the 1920s. Fitzgerald's work continues to influence literature and popular culture today.