Literary Masters vol.1 F. Scott Fitzgerald

Gale takes literary research to a new level with this ongoing series composed of three mini-series. Convenient, comprehensive and targeted to current coursework, Gale Study Guides to Great Literature puts authors, titles and literature topics into context for high school and college students as well as general researchers. Priced and designed to fill your need for a cost-effective, circulating reference for literature research, the series presents biographical, bibliographical and contextual information in volumes compiled and written by recognized authorities. Literary Masters focuses on significant authors from the 20th century including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Dashiell Hammett and Toni Morrison, the series presents:Personal profile including childhood, any psychological factors that might impact an author's work, awards and recognition Background on how the author became published and critical reception Discussion on the author's time in history and how the political/social environment factors of the time influenced their work Complete listing of works and brief plot summary for major works Primary sources including reprints, excerpt of autobiographies, letters and interviews And much more.'This beautifully produced new series of literary reference works ... is designed to support the literary research of high school and college students. ... The thoughtful and attractive design and convenient layout, comprehensive approach, reliance on original material, constant reference to current research, and ample bibliographic apparatus make this a superior series. Richly illustrated, well printed with broad margins and readable type, handsomely and sturdily bound, these books are highly recommended for public and college libraries and secondary school media centers.' -- Library Journal (05/01/00)