Zelda Fitzgerald was an American novelist and painter, born on July 24, 1900, in Montgomery, Alabama. She is best known as the wife of author F. Scott Fitzgerald, a prominent figure of the Jazz Age. Zelda's own literary work includes the novel "Save Me the Waltz," which reflects her experiences and struggles in a tumultuous marriage. Throughout her life, Zelda faced mental health challenges, which led to her being hospitalized multiple times. Despite these difficulties, she became an influential figure in the 1920s cultural scene, embodying the spirit of the era. Zelda passed away in a fire at a mental hospital on March 10, 1948.